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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Disability Worker?

Disability Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Disability Worker roles are District of Columbia $42,327, California $42,166, Massachusetts $41,604. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Disability Worker roles make?

Salaries for Disability Worker level roles vary by specialization: Disability Manager: $99,014; Disability Coordinator: $63,814; Disability Specialist: $61,700; Disability Social Worker: $55,478; Disability Examiner: $50,780.

Disability Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Disability Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Disability Worker in Rhode Island is $39,635 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,647 to $43,895
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,837

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Disability Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,895	$3,658	$844	$21
Average	$39,635	$3,303	$762	$19
25th Percentile	$37,647	$3,137	$724	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Disability Worker Salaries

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

How Do Disability 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 Disability Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,327.
California: $42,166.
Massachusetts: $41,604.

District of Columbia $42,327 California $42,166 Massachusetts $41,604 Washington $41,451 New Jersey $41,436 Alaska $41,382 Connecticut $40,855 New York $40,641

Hawaii $39,956 Rhode Island $39,635 Maryland $39,417 Minnesota $39,119 Colorado $39,005 Illinois $38,966 Oregon $38,821 Delaware $38,714

New Hampshire $38,647 Virginia $38,496 Pennsylvania $38,056 Nevada $37,835 North Dakota $37,762 Michigan $37,647 Wisconsin $37,605 Vermont $37,521

Texas $37,288 Maine $37,273 Arizona $37,250 Ohio $37,223 Georgia $36,871 Indiana $36,696 Wyoming $36,661 Utah $36,608

Iowa $36,585 Kansas $36,401 Louisiana $36,348 North Carolina $36,329 Missouri $36,321 Florida $36,172 Montana $36,092 Nebraska $36,015

Kentucky $35,973 South Carolina $35,820 Tennessee $35,725 Idaho $35,686 New Mexico $35,407 Oklahoma $35,346 Alabama $35,121 South Dakota $34,742

Arkansas $34,536 West Virginia $34,425 Mississippi $34,092

Top Paying Cities for Disability 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: $40,131
Albion: $39,792
Ashaway: $40,055

Adamsville, RI $40,131 Albion, RI $39,792 Ashaway, RI $40,055 Barrington, RI $39,687 Block Island, RI $39,908 Bradford, RI $40,031 Bristol, RI $39,840 Carolina, RI $39,964

Charlestown, RI $39,979 Chepachet, RI $39,899 Clayville, RI $39,788 Coventry, RI $39,790 West Greenwich, RI $39,900 East Greenwich, RI $39,763 Exeter, RI $39,889 Fiskeville, RI $39,686

Forestdale, RI $39,992 Foster, RI $39,878 Glendale, RI $39,995 Greene, RI $39,931 Greenville, RI $39,701 Harmony, RI $39,753 Harrisville, RI $39,978 Hope, RI $39,711

Hope Valley, RI $40,020 Hopkinton, RI $40,072 Jamestown, RI $39,938 Kenyon, RI $39,959 Little Compton, RI $40,125 Manville, RI $39,844 Mapleville, RI $39,907 Newport, RI $39,979

Middletown, RI $39,996 North Kingstown, RI $39,832 North Scituate, RI $39,753 Oakland, RI $39,950 Pascoag, RI $40,004 Pawtucket, RI $39,628 Central Falls, RI $39,645 Cumberland, RI $39,870

Lincoln, RI $39,685 Portsmouth, RI $39,974 Prudence Island, RI $39,892 Rockville, RI $40,066 Saunderstown, RI $39,914 Shannock, RI $39,962 Slatersville, RI $39,992 Slocum, RI $39,913

Tiverton, RI $40,096 Wakefield, RI $39,948 Kingston, RI $39,933 Narragansett, RI $39,959 Peace Dale, RI $39,943 Warren, RI $39,789 Warwick, RI $39,679 Westerly, RI $40,064

West Kingston, RI $39,946 West Warwick, RI $39,727 Wood River Junction, RI $40,003 Woonsocket, RI $39,994 North Smithfield, RI $39,903 Wyoming, RI $39,962 Providence, RI $39,616 Cranston, RI $39,622

North Providence, RI $39,626 East Providence, RI $39,619 Riverside, RI $39,631 Rumford, RI $39,626 Smithfield, RI $39,706 Johnston, RI $39,640

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

Understanding how a Disability 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 July 01, 2026

$37,647

Average $39,635/year

$43,895

$3,137

Average $3,303/month

$3,658

$724

Average $762/week

$844

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,895	$3,658	$844	$21
Average	$39,635	$3,303	$762	$19
25th Percentile	$37,647	$3,137	$724	$18

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