Salary Report for Rhode Island Health Care Social Workers
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Compare Rhode Island to U.S.
Rhode Island Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,230 which is 17% more than the national average salary of $62,310.
| Type | Rhode Island | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $35.21 | $29.96 | 17.52% |
| Average Annual Salary | $73,230 | $62,310 | 17.53% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Rhode Island, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $63,490 and $80,980 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,440, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $49,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 62 | Under $49,940 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 93 | $49,940 – $63,490 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 155 | $63,490 – $78,870 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 155 | $78,870 – $80,980 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 93 | $78,870 – $81,440 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 62 | Above $81,440 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Rhode Island psychologists earn about $71,900 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in Rhode Island is 2% higher than the national average, which means Rhode Island residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $73,230, Rhode Island Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($107,060), Psychology Teachers ($93,600), Forensic Psychologists ($92,400), and School Psychologists ($84,230).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($63,550), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($64,640).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $107,060 |
| Psychology Teachers | $93,600 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,400 |
| School Psychologists | $84,230 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $73,230 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $64,640 |
| Social Workers | $63,550 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Rhode Island the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,040), Substance Abuse Counselors (800) and Health Care Social Workers (790).
The three professions in Rhode Island needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (23.1%), Social Workers (10.3%) and Health Care Social Workers (9.7%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers | 1,850 | 2,040 | 10.3% | 200 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 720 | 790 | 9.7% | 80 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 650 | 800 | 23.1% | 80 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 520 | 550 | 5.8% | 40 |
| Psychology Teachers | 150 | 160 | 6.7% | 20 |
Salary FAQ for Rhode Island Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Providence-Warwick
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $67,590
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $0
Hourly Wage: $32.50
Currently Employed: 1,000
Cost-of-Living Index: 0.00
Providence-Warwick Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data