How much does a social and human service assistant make in Providence?
$47,440a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.81
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $47,440Highest 10%: $69,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| Median | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 75th | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| 90th | $69,990 | $33.65 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $108,700 |
| Educational | $75,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,350 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.81 ($47,440 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $47,440 against $45,930 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $47,720, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for social and human service assistant pay?
74 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,990 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.