Nurse Practitioners Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $130,640 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.81
10th percentile $107,500
90th percentile $175,870
Employed locally 1,490
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,500
    25th
    $124,830
    50th (median)
    $130,640
    75th
    $159,540
    90th
    $175,870

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 153% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,470
    Springfield, MA $144,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $142,200
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $142,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $142,150

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Physical Therapists $102,460
    Pharmacists $128,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Providence, RI-MA is $62.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.97 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Providence, RI-MA is 1.1% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Providence?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $107,500 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,830.