How much does a social worker make in Providence?
$108,700a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $52.28 an hour or $9,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.28
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,040Median: $108,700Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,040 | $35.60 | |
| 25th | $94,430 | $45.40 | |
| Median | $108,700 | $52.28 | |
| 75th | $116,600 | $56.07 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $61.02 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $52.28 ($108,700 a year).
Do social workers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $108,700 against $71,900 nationally, 51% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $111,600, so Providence pays 3% less.
Where does Providence rank for social worker pay?
8 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,900 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.