Average Social Worker Salary in Rhode Island

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Rhode Island earns $59,800 per year, which is above the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $28.75 per hour, $2,300 biweekly, or $4,983 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Rhode Island is 8% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$44,800	$21.54
Average (50th)	$59,800	$28.75
Experienced (75th)	$68,800	$33.06
Top Earners (90th)	$77,700	$37.36

Social Worker Salary by City in Rhode Island

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Providence	$64,600	$5,383/mo
Warwick	$61,000	$5,083/mo
Cranston	$58,600	$4,883/mo
Pawtucket	$56,800	$4,733/mo
East Providence	$55,600	$4,633/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	3.75%-5.99% (3 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$14.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.08 (+8% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Rhode Island

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Rhode Island include CVS Health, Lifespan Health, Citizens Financial, Textron, and Hasbro. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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