ICU Nurse salary in Rhode Island
A icu nurse in Rhode Island earns an estimated $114,720 a year ($55.15/hr) — about 5% above the U.S. average, with most between $94,470 and $132,120. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
ICU Nurse — Rhode Island
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$114,720
+5% vs nationalHourly
$55.15/hr
- Typical range
- $94,470–$132,120
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $161,660
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $81,070
- Newer nurses
ICU Nurse pay by city in Rhode Island
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | $114,720 | $55.15 |
ICU Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Rhode Island compares to states with similar icu nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Rhode Island
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects icu nurse pay in Rhode Island
Above-median pay. For a icu nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Rhode Island figure adjusts the national RN average of $109,260 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.05× (about 5% above the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Rhode Island wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Rhode Island, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Rhode Island make this page more precise over time.
ICU Nurse salary in Rhode Island — FAQ
- How much does a icu nurse make in Rhode Island?
- A icu nurse in Rhode Island earns an estimated $114,720 a year — about $55.15 an hour, with most between $94,470 and $132,120. That's about 5% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Rhode Island's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Rhode Island a good state for icu nurses?
- For pay, Rhode Island sits about 5% above the national average for icu nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $114,720 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Rhode Island pays icu nurses the most?
- Among Rhode Island metros we track, Providence tends to have the highest estimated pay for icu nurses, at roughly $114,720 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Rhode Island icu nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a icu nurse is about $109,260 a year, versus an estimated $114,720 in Rhode Island — about 5% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Rhode Island figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 1.05×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national icu nurse pay adjusted for Rhode Island. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.