Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island we have BLS pay data for mental health and substance abuse social workers in Providence only, where the average is $71,570 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the mental health and substance abuse social workers average at $76,970 and the median at $60,990 for 800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,030.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers average salary by city in Rhode Island

Providence$71,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Providence	$71,570	$59,930	$49,680	$57,112	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other states

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Rhode Island

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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