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How much does a community and social service specialist make in Rhode Island?

$63,510a year

Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Rhode Island. That is $30.53 an hour or $5,293 a month.

Hourly
$30.53
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among states
6 of 49
Jobs in the state
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,600Median: $63,510Highest 10%: $98,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,600$22.88
25th$49,850$23.97
Median$63,510$30.53
75th$80,200$38.56
90th$98,720$47.46

Cities in Rhode Island

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Providence, RI$62,340
Salaries for every job in Rhode Island

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.

3. District of Columbia$69,130
4. New York$66,580
5. Washington$64,340
6. Rhode Island$63,510
7. North Dakota$63,490
8. New Jersey$61,910
9. Hawaii$61,000
Community and Social Service Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Rhode Island?

The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $30.53 ($63,510 a year).

Do community and social service specialists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?

Yes: $63,510 against $56,730 nationally, 12% more.

Where does Rhode Island rank for community and social service specialist pay?

Rhode Island ranks 6 of 49 states.

Which city in Rhode Island pays community and social service specialists the most?

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $62,340 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.