What are the main factors that influence a Support Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Support Worker's salary?

A Support Worker's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,182 for beginners, reaching about $42,789 at mid-level, and approach $43,111 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Support Worker?

Support Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Support Worker roles are District of Columbia $42,918, California $42,755, Massachusetts $42,185. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Support Worker roles make?

Salaries for Support Worker level roles vary by specialization: Client Support Worker: $64,686; Community Support Worker: $64,505; Youth Support Worker: $63,142; Autism Support Worker: $54,338; Dementia Support Worker: $54,338.

Support Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Support Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Support Worker in Rhode Island is $40,468 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Support Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,345
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,795 to $44,591
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,451

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Support Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,591	$3,716	$858	$21
Average	$40,468	$3,372	$778	$19
25th Percentile	$36,795	$3,066	$708	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Support Worker Salaries

A Support Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Support Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Support Worker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,182
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,988
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,789
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,982
Expert (over 8 years): $43,111

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Support Worker	$40,182
Intermediate Level Support Worker	$40,988
Senior Level Support Worker	$42,789
Specialist Level Support Worker	$42,982
Expert Level Support Worker	$43,111

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How Do Support Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Support Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,918.
California: $42,755.
Massachusetts: $42,185.

District of Columbia $42,918 California $42,755 Massachusetts $42,185 Washington $42,030 New Jersey $42,014 Alaska $41,960 Connecticut $41,425 New York $41,208

Hawaii $40,514 Rhode Island $40,189 Maryland $39,968 Minnesota $39,665 Colorado $39,549 Illinois $39,510 Oregon $39,363 Delaware $39,254

New Hampshire $39,186 Virginia $39,034 Pennsylvania $38,588 Nevada $38,363 North Dakota $38,289 Michigan $38,173 Wisconsin $38,130 Vermont $38,045

Texas $37,809 Maine $37,793 Arizona $37,770 Ohio $37,743 Georgia $37,386 Indiana $37,208 Wyoming $37,173 Utah $37,119

Iowa $37,095 Kansas $36,909 Louisiana $36,855 North Carolina $36,836 Missouri $36,828 Florida $36,677 Montana $36,595 Nebraska $36,518

Kentucky $36,475 South Carolina $36,320 Tennessee $36,223 Idaho $36,185 New Mexico $35,902 Oklahoma $35,840 Alabama $35,611 South Dakota $35,227

Arkansas $35,018 West Virginia $34,905 Mississippi $34,568

Top Paying Cities for Support Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $40,848
Albion: $40,169
Ashaway: $41,003

Adamsville, RI $40,848 Albion, RI $40,169 Ashaway, RI $41,003 Barrington, RI $40,169 Block Island, RI $40,789 Bradford, RI $40,976 Bristol, RI $40,131 Carolina, RI $40,642

Charlestown, RI $40,685 Chepachet, RI $40,092 Clayville, RI $40,131 Coventry, RI $40,092 West Greenwich, RI $40,065 East Greenwich, RI $40,119 Exeter, RI $40,976 Fiskeville, RI $40,169

Forestdale, RI $40,131 Foster, RI $40,065 Glendale, RI $40,065 Greene, RI $40,514 Greenville, RI $40,169 Harmony, RI $40,158 Harrisville, RI $40,092 Hope, RI $40,169

Hope Valley, RI $41,003 Hopkinton, RI $41,014 Jamestown, RI $40,603 Kenyon, RI $40,964 Little Compton, RI $40,832 Manville, RI $40,169 Mapleville, RI $40,065 Newport, RI $40,611

Middletown, RI $40,782 North Kingstown, RI $40,053 North Scituate, RI $40,158 Oakland, RI $40,103 Pascoag, RI $40,080 Pawtucket, RI $40,169 Central Falls, RI $40,169 Cumberland, RI $40,169

Lincoln, RI $40,169 Portsmouth, RI $40,448 Prudence Island, RI $40,092 Rockville, RI $41,014 Saunderstown, RI $40,627 Shannock, RI $40,952 Slatersville, RI $40,131 Slocum, RI $40,627

Tiverton, RI $40,859 Wakefield, RI $40,584 Kingston, RI $40,592 Narragansett, RI $40,600 Peace Dale, RI $40,584 Warren, RI $40,158 Warwick, RI $40,169 Westerly, RI $41,026

West Kingston, RI $40,615 West Warwick, RI $40,169 Wood River Junction, RI $40,976 Woonsocket, RI $40,131 North Smithfield, RI $40,158 Wyoming, RI $40,964 Providence, RI $40,169 Cranston, RI $40,169

North Providence, RI $40,169 East Providence, RI $40,169 Riverside, RI $40,169 Rumford, RI $40,169 Smithfield, RI $40,169 Johnston, RI $40,169

Support Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Support Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$36,795

Average $40,468/year

$44,591

$3,066

Average $3,372/month

$3,716

$708

Average $778/week

$858

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,591	$3,716	$858	$21
Average	$40,468	$3,372	$778	$19
25th Percentile	$36,795	$3,066	$708	$18

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