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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$36.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,460/year ($4,955/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 14th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 630 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $75,390 a year — though pay ranges from $48,070 for newcomers to $96,840 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 630 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $75,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,460 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $75,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,756 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,767 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,407 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,460 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,955 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Rhode Island?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Rhode Island is $75,390 per year ($36.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,940 and $85,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $75,390, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $59,460 per year ($4,955 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 630 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.