What are the main factors that influence a Hospital Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Hospital Nurse's salary?

A Hospital Nurse's salary grows with experience: a Dispatcher I (0-1 years)earns $42,429, a Dispatcher II (1-3 years)earns $49,580, a Hospital Nurse (3-5 years)earns $57,928,

What are the highest paying states for a Hospital Nurse?

Hospital Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hospital Nurse roles are District of Columbia $61,394, California $61,161, Massachusetts $60,346. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hospital Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Hospital Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Hospital Administrator: $229,593; Hospital Pharmacist: $151,200; Hospital Nurse Educator: $123,173; Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist: $119,734; Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac: $116,780.

Hospital Nurse Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Hospital Nurse make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hospital Nurse in Rhode Island is $57,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Hospital Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,387
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,190 to $66,335
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,454

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Hospital Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,335	$5,528	$1,276	$32
Average	$57,490	$4,791	$1,106	$28
25th Percentile	$51,190	$4,266	$984	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Hospital Nurse Salaries

A Hospital Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Hospital Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hospital Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,394.
California: $61,161.
Massachusetts: $60,346.

District of Columbia $61,394 California $61,161 Massachusetts $60,346 Washington $60,124 New Jersey $60,102 Alaska $60,025 Connecticut $59,259 New York $58,949

Hawaii $57,956 Rhode Island $57,490 Maryland $57,174 Minnesota $56,742 Colorado $56,576 Illinois $56,520 Oregon $56,309 Delaware $56,154

New Hampshire $56,057 Virginia $55,838 Pennsylvania $55,200 Nevada $54,879 North Dakota $54,773 Michigan $54,607 Wisconsin $54,546 Vermont $54,424

Texas $54,086 Maine $54,064 Arizona $54,030 Ohio $53,992 Georgia $53,481 Indiana $53,226 Wyoming $53,176 Utah $53,099

Iowa $53,066 Kansas $52,799 Louisiana $52,722 North Carolina $52,694 Missouri $52,683 Florida $52,467 Montana $52,350 Nebraska $52,239

Kentucky $52,178 South Carolina $51,957 Tennessee $51,818 Idaho $51,762 New Mexico $51,358 Oklahoma $51,269 Alabama $50,942 South Dakota $50,393

Arkansas $50,093 West Virginia $49,933 Mississippi $49,450

Top Paying Cities for Hospital Nurses

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $58,433
Albion: $57,463
Ashaway: $58,655

Adamsville, RI $58,433 Albion, RI $57,463 Ashaway, RI $58,655 Barrington, RI $57,463 Block Island, RI $58,350 Bradford, RI $58,616 Bristol, RI $57,407 Carolina, RI $58,139

Charlestown, RI $58,200 Chepachet, RI $57,352 Clayville, RI $57,407 Coventry, RI $57,352 West Greenwich, RI $57,313 East Greenwich, RI $57,391 Exeter, RI $58,616 Fiskeville, RI $57,463

Forestdale, RI $57,407 Foster, RI $57,313 Glendale, RI $57,313 Greene, RI $57,956 Greenville, RI $57,463 Harmony, RI $57,446 Harrisville, RI $57,352 Hope, RI $57,463

Hope Valley, RI $58,655 Hopkinton, RI $58,672 Jamestown, RI $58,084 Kenyon, RI $58,599 Little Compton, RI $58,411 Manville, RI $57,463 Mapleville, RI $57,313 Newport, RI $58,095

Middletown, RI $58,339 North Kingstown, RI $57,296 North Scituate, RI $57,446 Oakland, RI $57,368 Pascoag, RI $57,335 Pawtucket, RI $57,463 Central Falls, RI $57,463 Cumberland, RI $57,463

Lincoln, RI $57,463 Portsmouth, RI $57,862 Prudence Island, RI $57,352 Rockville, RI $58,672 Saunderstown, RI $58,117 Shannock, RI $58,583 Slatersville, RI $57,407 Slocum, RI $58,117

Tiverton, RI $58,450 Wakefield, RI $58,056 Kingston, RI $58,067 Narragansett, RI $58,078 Peace Dale, RI $58,056 Warren, RI $57,446 Warwick, RI $57,463 Westerly, RI $58,688

West Kingston, RI $58,100 West Warwick, RI $57,463 Wood River Junction, RI $58,616 Woonsocket, RI $57,407 North Smithfield, RI $57,446 Wyoming, RI $58,599 Providence, RI $57,463 Cranston, RI $57,463

North Providence, RI $57,463 East Providence, RI $57,463 Riverside, RI $57,463 Rumford, RI $57,463 Smithfield, RI $57,463 Johnston, RI $57,463

Hospital Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hospital Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$51,190

Average $57,490/year

$66,335

$4,266

Average $4,791/month

$5,528

$984

Average $1,106/week

$1,276

$25

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,335	$5,528	$1,276	$32
Average	$57,490	$4,791	$1,106	$28
25th Percentile	$51,190	$4,266	$984	$25

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