How much does a healthcare social worker make in Rhode Island?
$75,390a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Rhode Island. That is $36.25 an hour or $6,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.25
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,070Median: $75,390Highest 10%: $96,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| 25th | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| Median | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 75th | $85,700 | $41.20 | |
| 90th | $96,840 | $46.56 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $74,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 11. Utah | $78,150 |
| 12. Maryland | $76,440 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $76,440 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $75,390 |
| 15. Idaho | $74,500 |
| 16. Minnesota | $73,970 |
| 17. New York | $73,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $36.25 ($75,390 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $75,390 against $67,880 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays healthcare social workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $74,350 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.