Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,440 | $41,878 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.33 | $20.13 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $45,396.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Rhode Island is $46,440, or about $22.33 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Rhode Island is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 10,220 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $46,440, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.