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Social Worker Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$33.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,783/year ($4,649/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,450 Social Worker jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Social Worker salary of $69,870 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 $55,783 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $69,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,541 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,345 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,200 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,783 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,649 |
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 Social Worker make in Rhode Island?
- The median Social Worker salary in Rhode Island is $69,870 per year ($33.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,760 and $85,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $69,870, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $55,783 per year ($4,649 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 2,450 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.