Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 1,000.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Providence-Warwick earn an average of $67,590 per year or $32.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Rhode Island Health Care Social Workers who work in Providence-Warwick is 200%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Providence-Warwick is 1%.

Rankings for Providence-Warwick

  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for salary and #0 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #62 in the nation for salary and #not found when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Rhode Island

Providence-Warwick Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,590 or $32.50 per hour which is 7% less than the Rhode Island average salary of $73,230.

AverageProvidence-WarwickRhode Island% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.50$35.21-7.70%
Annual Salary$67,590$73,230-7.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Providence-Warwick Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,590 or $32.50 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageProvidence-WarwickU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.50$29.968.48%
Annual Salary$67,590$62,3108.47%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

  • Rhode Island average salary is $73,230.
  • Rhode Island cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,900.
  • Providence-Warwick average salary is $67,590.

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Providence-Warwick, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $57,920 and $80,940 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 $81,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,740, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year100Under $38,740
15%2 – 4 years150$38,740 – $57,920
25%5 – 9 years250$57,920 – $63,550
25%10 – 14 years250$63,550 – $80,940
15%15 – 20 years150$63,550 – $81,020
10%20+ years100Above $81,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $67,590, Providence-Warwick Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,470), Forensic Psychologists ($91,930), Psychology Teachers ($91,750), and School Psychologists ($85,560).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,930), and Social Workers ($61,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,470
Forensic Psychologists$91,930
Psychology Teachers$91,750
School Psychologists$85,560
Health Care Social Workers$67,590
Social Workers$61,810
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Providence-Warwick Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 1,000.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,590 per year or $32.50 per hour in Providence-Warwick.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Providence-Warwick Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $0 per year or $0 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Providence-Warwick are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,470), Forensic Psychologists($91,930), Psychology Teachers($91,750).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Rhode Island cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data