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

A Community Worker's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,558 for beginners, reaching about $65,293 at mid-level, and approach $68,885 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Community Worker?

Community Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Community Worker roles are District of Columbia $68,568, California $68,308, Massachusetts $67,398. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Community Worker roles make?

Salaries for Community Worker level roles vary by specialization: Community Habilitation Worker: $83,196; Community Healthcare Worker: $76,333; Community Care Worker: $76,068; Community Support Worker: $64,569; Community Services Worker: $63,237.

Community Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Community Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Worker in Rhode Island is $64,209 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,404
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,220 to $71,639
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,857

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Community Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,639	$5,970	$1,378	$34
Average	$64,209	$5,351	$1,235	$31
25th Percentile	$57,220	$4,768	$1,100	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Community Worker Salaries

A Community 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 Community Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community 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): $62,558
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,753
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,293
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,645
Expert (over 8 years): $68,885

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Community Worker	$62,558
Intermediate Level Community Worker	$62,753
Senior Level Community Worker	$65,293
Specialist Level Community Worker	$68,645
Expert Level Community Worker	$68,885

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

District of Columbia: $68,568.
California: $68,308.
Massachusetts: $67,398.

District of Columbia $68,568 California $68,308 Massachusetts $67,398 Washington $67,150 New Jersey $67,125 Alaska $67,039 Connecticut $66,184 New York $65,837

Hawaii $64,729 Rhode Island $64,209 Maryland $63,856 Minnesota $63,373 Colorado $63,187 Illinois $63,125 Oregon $62,890 Delaware $62,716

New Hampshire $62,607 Virginia $62,363 Pennsylvania $61,651 Nevada $61,292 North Dakota $61,174 Michigan $60,988 Wisconsin $60,920 Vermont $60,784

Texas $60,406 Maine $60,381 Arizona $60,344 Ohio $60,301 Georgia $59,731 Indiana $59,446 Wyoming $59,390 Utah $59,304

Iowa $59,267 Kansas $58,969 Louisiana $58,883 North Carolina $58,852 Missouri $58,839 Florida $58,598 Montana $58,468 Nebraska $58,344

Kentucky $58,276 South Carolina $58,028 Tennessee $57,873 Idaho $57,811 New Mexico $57,359 Oklahoma $57,260 Alabama $56,895 South Dakota $56,282

Arkansas $55,947 West Virginia $55,768 Mississippi $55,229

Top Paying Cities for Community 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: $65,011
Albion: $64,462
Ashaway: $64,888

Adamsville, RI $65,011 Albion, RI $64,462 Ashaway, RI $64,888 Barrington, RI $64,292 Block Island, RI $64,650 Bradford, RI $64,849 Bristol, RI $64,540 Carolina, RI $64,742

Charlestown, RI $64,765 Chepachet, RI $64,637 Clayville, RI $64,456 Coventry, RI $64,459 West Greenwich, RI $64,637 East Greenwich, RI $64,416 Exeter, RI $64,619 Fiskeville, RI $64,291

Forestdale, RI $64,786 Foster, RI $64,602 Glendale, RI $64,791 Greene, RI $64,687 Greenville, RI $64,316 Harmony, RI $64,399 Harrisville, RI $64,763 Hope, RI $64,331

Hope Valley, RI $64,831 Hopkinton, RI $64,916 Jamestown, RI $64,700 Kenyon, RI $64,734 Little Compton, RI $65,001 Manville, RI $64,547 Mapleville, RI $64,649 Newport, RI $64,765

Middletown, RI $64,793 North Kingstown, RI $64,527 North Scituate, RI $64,399 Oakland, RI $64,719 Pascoag, RI $64,806 Pawtucket, RI $64,196 Central Falls, RI $64,225 Cumberland, RI $64,589

Lincoln, RI $64,289 Portsmouth, RI $64,758 Prudence Island, RI $64,625 Rockville, RI $64,907 Saunderstown, RI $64,661 Shannock, RI $64,737 Slatersville, RI $64,787 Slocum, RI $64,659

Tiverton, RI $64,955 Wakefield, RI $64,716 Kingston, RI $64,691 Narragansett, RI $64,734 Peace Dale, RI $64,708 Warren, RI $64,458 Warwick, RI $64,279 Westerly, RI $64,903

West Kingston, RI $64,711 West Warwick, RI $64,357 Wood River Junction, RI $64,804 Woonsocket, RI $64,790 North Smithfield, RI $64,643 Wyoming, RI $64,737 Providence, RI $64,178 Cranston, RI $64,186

North Providence, RI $64,194 East Providence, RI $64,182 Riverside, RI $64,202 Rumford, RI $64,193 Smithfield, RI $64,323 Johnston, RI $64,215

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

Understanding how a Community 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 June 01, 2026

$57,220

Average $64,209/year

$71,639

$4,768

Average $5,351/month

$5,970

$1,100

Average $1,235/week

$1,378

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,639	$5,970	$1,378	$34
Average	$64,209	$5,351	$1,235	$31
25th Percentile	$57,220	$4,768	$1,100	$28

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