salary$46,330 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$54,880per year
Jobs in the area13,030people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 50.9% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $46,330 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $39,220 and $54,880.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 50.9% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.