Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Rhode Island earn a median of $60,990 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,900; the top 10% earn over $135,200. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69,870 median in Rhode Island
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47,020 median in Rhode Island
- School Psychologists$94,900 median in Rhode Island
- Patient Representatives$57,800 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Rhode Island
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $60,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,900 and the top 10% earn over $135,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.