Social Workers, All Other pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,920 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Providence earn between $94,430 and $116,630.
- $74K10th
- $94K25th
- $109KMedian
- $117K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,030 | $8,752 | $50.50 |
| Median | $108,740 | $9,062 | $52.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,430 | $7,869 | $45.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,630 | $9,719 | $56.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Other social workers in Providence earn 4% less than the Rhode Island average ($109,640) and 38% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +51% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $105,030 | $108,740 | $74,040 | $126,920 | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $109,640 | $111,590 | $91,560 | $126,920 | 90 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $105,030, a single filer in Providence takes home about $79,332 a year, or $6,611 a month and $3,051 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $79,332 | $6,611 |
| Working in MA | $77,787 | $6,482 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $105,030 buys what about $103,200 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Boston, MA$99,720
- Hartford, CT$74,440
- Amherst, MA$105,840
- New Haven, CT$86,400
- Manchester, NH$97,280
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Providence: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Providence?
$50.50 an hour on average, and $52.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $79,332 a year ($6,611 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,030. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do other social workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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