Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Rhode Island
Healthcare Social Workers in Rhode Island earn a median of $75,390 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($67,880)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,070; the top 10% earn over $96,840. Nationally the range is $46,220 to $100,360.
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- School Psychologists$94,900 median in Rhode Island
- Patient Representatives$57,800 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Rhode Island
How much do healthcare social workers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $75,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,070 and the top 10% earn over $96,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for healthcare social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $67,880). Living costs are not included.