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

A Medical Nurse's salary grows with experience: a Staff Nurse - RN I (0-2 years)earns $78,425, a Medical Nurse (2-4 years)earns $88,892, a Staff Nurse - RN III (4-7 years)earns $103,321,

What are the highest paying states for a Medical Nurse?

Medical Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medical Nurse roles are District of Columbia $94,464, California $94,105, Massachusetts $92,851. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medical Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Medical Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Medical Manager: $134,498; Medical Surgical Nurse: $103,604; Medical Contact Center Nurse: $87,500; Medical Review Nurse: $85,541; REGISTERED NURSE MEDICAL: $84,206.

Medical Nurse Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Medical Nurse make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Nurse in Rhode Island is $88,457 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,973
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,197 to $96,055
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,498

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Medical Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,055	$8,005	$1,847	$46
Average	$88,457	$7,371	$1,701	$43
25th Percentile	$82,197	$6,850	$1,581	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Medical Nurse Salaries

A Medical 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 Medical 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 Medical Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,464.
California: $94,105.
Massachusetts: $92,851.

District of Columbia $94,464 California $94,105 Massachusetts $92,851 Washington $92,510 New Jersey $92,476 Alaska $92,356 Connecticut $91,179 New York $90,701

Hawaii $89,174 Rhode Island $88,457 Maryland $87,971 Minnesota $87,306 Colorado $87,050 Illinois $86,964 Oregon $86,640 Delaware $86,401

New Hampshire $86,251 Virginia $85,915 Pennsylvania $84,934 Nevada $84,439 North Dakota $84,277 Michigan $84,021 Wisconsin $83,927 Vermont $83,739

Texas $83,219 Maine $83,185 Arizona $83,134 Ohio $83,074 Georgia $82,289 Indiana $81,896 Wyoming $81,820 Utah $81,700

Iowa $81,649 Kansas $81,240 Louisiana $81,120 North Carolina $81,077 Missouri $81,060 Florida $80,728 Montana $80,548 Nebraska $80,378

Kentucky $80,284 South Carolina $79,943 Tennessee $79,729 Idaho $79,644 New Mexico $79,021 Oklahoma $78,885 Alabama $78,381 South Dakota $77,537

Arkansas $77,076 West Virginia $76,829 Mississippi $76,086

Top Paying Cities for Medical 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: $89,908
Albion: $88,415
Ashaway: $90,249

Adamsville, RI $89,908 Albion, RI $88,415 Ashaway, RI $90,249 Barrington, RI $88,415 Block Island, RI $89,780 Bradford, RI $90,189 Bristol, RI $88,329 Carolina, RI $89,456

Charlestown, RI $89,549 Chepachet, RI $88,244 Clayville, RI $88,329 Coventry, RI $88,244 West Greenwich, RI $88,184 East Greenwich, RI $88,304 Exeter, RI $90,189 Fiskeville, RI $88,415

Forestdale, RI $88,329 Foster, RI $88,184 Glendale, RI $88,184 Greene, RI $89,174 Greenville, RI $88,415 Harmony, RI $88,389 Harrisville, RI $88,244 Hope, RI $88,415

Hope Valley, RI $90,249 Hopkinton, RI $90,275 Jamestown, RI $89,370 Kenyon, RI $90,164 Little Compton, RI $89,874 Manville, RI $88,415 Mapleville, RI $88,184 Newport, RI $89,387

Middletown, RI $89,763 North Kingstown, RI $88,159 North Scituate, RI $88,389 Oakland, RI $88,270 Pascoag, RI $88,219 Pawtucket, RI $88,415 Central Falls, RI $88,415 Cumberland, RI $88,415

Lincoln, RI $88,415 Portsmouth, RI $89,029 Prudence Island, RI $88,244 Rockville, RI $90,275 Saunderstown, RI $89,421 Shannock, RI $90,138 Slatersville, RI $88,329 Slocum, RI $89,421

Tiverton, RI $89,933 Wakefield, RI $89,328 Kingston, RI $89,345 Narragansett, RI $89,362 Peace Dale, RI $89,328 Warren, RI $88,389 Warwick, RI $88,415 Westerly, RI $90,300

West Kingston, RI $89,396 West Warwick, RI $88,415 Wood River Junction, RI $90,189 Woonsocket, RI $88,329 North Smithfield, RI $88,389 Wyoming, RI $90,164 Providence, RI $88,415 Cranston, RI $88,415

North Providence, RI $88,415 East Providence, RI $88,415 Riverside, RI $88,415 Rumford, RI $88,415 Smithfield, RI $88,415 Johnston, RI $88,415

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

Understanding how a Medical 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

$82,197

Average $88,457/year

$96,055

$6,850

Average $7,371/month

$8,005

$1,581

Average $1,701/week

$1,847

$40

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,055	$8,005	$1,847	$46
Average	$88,457	$7,371	$1,701	$43
25th Percentile	$82,197	$6,850	$1,581	$40

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