Social Worker Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 800+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$60,990
$29.322/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+6.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$43K – $135K
800 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,900 |
| 25th percentile | $49,340 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,990 |
| 75th percentile | $110,210 |
| 90th percentile | $135,200 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,460 |
| 2023 | $66,000 |
| 2024 | $60,490 |
| 2025 | $60,990 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,460 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $66,000 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $60,490 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $60,990 | $57,161 |