How much does a healthcare social worker make in Providence?
$74,350a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $35.75 an hour or $6,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.75
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $74,350Highest 10%: $97,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| 25th | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| Median | $74,350 | $35.75 | |
| 75th | $88,640 | $42.62 | |
| 90th | $97,010 | $46.64 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $108,700 |
| Educational | $75,910 |
| Child | $70,900 |
| Health Education Specialist | $67,630 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $62,340 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,860 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,930 |
| Clergy | $59,800 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,120 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $35.75 ($74,350 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $74,350 against $67,880 nationally, 10% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $75,390, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for healthcare social worker pay?
83 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,010 or more.
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.