Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Social and Human Service Assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $47,720 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,290
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580; the top 10% earn over $71,270. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
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- Patient Representatives$57,800 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47,020 median in Rhode Island
- Healthcare Social Workers$75,390 median in Rhode Island
- Community Health Workers$53,100 median in Rhode Island
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Rhode Island
How much do social and human service assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median is $47,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $71,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.