How much does a social and human service assistant make in Rhode Island?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Rhode Island. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $71,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| 90th | $71,270 | $34.26 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $47,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 4. California | $51,090 |
| 5. Minnesota | $49,940 |
| 6. New Jersey | $48,420 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $47,720 |
| 8. Maine | $47,710 |
| 9. Colorado | $47,690 |
| 10. Idaho | $47,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $47,720 against $45,930 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays social and human service assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $47,440 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.