Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Rhode Island

Ranked #5 of 51 · RI

13.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,970 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $60,990
Employment 800

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $42,900P25 $49,340 Median $60,990P75 $110,210P90 $135,200

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Rhode Island earn between $42,900 and $135,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Rhode Island
$76,970
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Rhode Island is $76,970, about 13.1% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Rhode Island

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,930 $71,570 1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Rhode Island?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Rhode Island is $60,990 per year (mean $76,970), and about 80% earn between $42,900 and $135,200.

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Rhode Island?

Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,970 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Rhode Island a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?

Rhode Island ranks #5 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $76,970 is about 13.1% above the U.S. average of $68,030.

Which metro areas in Rhode Island pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($59,930), by median annual wage.

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