Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Rhode Island: $52,500 Average

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Average base salary, Rhode Island

$52,500 / year

≈ $4,400 per month · $25.24 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Rhode Island · median $49,500

25th percentile
$39,000Average
$52,50075th percentile
$60,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Social and Human Service Assistants salary by state

Alabama$38,500

Alaska$54,500

Arizona$44,000

Arkansas$39,000

California$57,000

Colorado$52,000

Connecticut$48,000

Delaware$43,000

District of Columbia$63,000

Florida$47,000

Georgia$43,000

Hawaii$46,000

Idaho$50,500

Illinois$52,000

Indiana$46,000

Iowa$46,000

Kansas$45,000

Kentucky$41,500

Louisiana$38,500

Maine$51,000

Maryland$53,000

Massachusetts$52,000

Michigan$44,500

Minnesota$54,000

Mississippi$34,000

Missouri$43,500

Montana$42,000

Nebraska$41,000

Nevada$44,000

New Hampshire$49,000

New Jersey$53,500

New Mexico$49,500

New York$51,000

North Carolina$45,500

North Dakota$50,500

Ohio$42,500

Oklahoma$40,500

Oregon$55,000

Pennsylvania$46,500

Rhode Island$52,500

South Carolina$43,500

South Dakota$40,500

Tennessee$42,500

Texas$48,000

Utah$44,500

Vermont$49,000

Virginia$46,500

Washington$58,000

West Virginia$42,500

Wisconsin$52,000

Wyoming$47,000

About this role

Social and Human Service Assistants is a professional role in the Community and Social Service job family, focused on Social and Human Service Assistants work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Social and Human Service Assistantss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Coordination

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Social and Human Service Assistants salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

281,780 workers

$47,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

84,730 workers

$56,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

61,130 workers

$56,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

37,970 workers

$54,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

32,450 workers

$50,000

Educational Services

17,720 workers

$49,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

7,550 workers

$50,000

Finance and Insurance

4,750 workers

$66,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Social and Human Service Assistants pays 26% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Rehabilitation Counselor$53,500

Religious Workers, All Other$56,000

Community Health Worker$58,000

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Clergy$69,000

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social and Human Service Assistants make?

The average base salary for a Social and Human Service Assistants in the United States is $49,500 per year, or about $23.80 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $39,500 and $56,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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