How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Rhode Island?
$89,960a year
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in Rhode Island. That is $43.25 an hour or $7,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.25
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,200Median: $89,960Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,200 | $19.81 | |
| 25th | $50,230 | $24.15 | |
| Median | $89,960 | $43.25 | |
| 75th | $127,100 | $61.12 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $92,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social scientist and related workers.
| 25. Georgia | $91,210 |
| 26. Louisiana | $91,170 |
| 27. New Mexico | $91,170 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $89,960 |
| 29. Indiana | $89,440 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $88,830 |
| 31. Idaho | $88,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $43.25 ($89,960 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $89,960 against $101,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays social scientist and related workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $92,100 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.