Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Rhode Island, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$77,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#27 of 51
1,370 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Rhode Island?

Social and Community Service Managers in Rhode Island take home a median of $77,570 annually — roughly $37.29 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $80,390.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $56,190 while the top 10% make $129,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,150 and $100,460 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,190$27.01
25th percentile (early career)$63,150$30.36
50th percentile (median)$77,570$37.29
75th percentile (experienced)$100,460$48.30
90th percentile (top earners)$129,230$62.13

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Rhode Island

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($77,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Rhode Island?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Rhode Island is $77,570 per year, or about $37.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,190 at the entry level to $129,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Social and Community Service Managers about 4% less than the national median of $80,390. Rhode Island ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $77,570 a year. About 1,370 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Rhode Island. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.