Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island we have BLS pay data for child, family, and school social workers in Providence only, where the average is $71,700 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the child, family, and school social workers average at $70,810 and the median at $69,870 for 2,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,000.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers average salary by city in Rhode Island

Providence$71,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Providence	$71,700	$70,900	$52,180	$57,199	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Rhode Island

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 21-1021.
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.

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