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Direct support professional salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Direct Support Professional make in Rhode Island?

Average base salary

$21.87
20%
above national average
Average $21.87
Low $18.24
High $26.23

The average salary for a direct support professional is $21.87 per hour in Rhode Island. 749 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 15, 2026).

Direct Support Professional job openings in Rhode Island

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Direct Support Professional ID...
West Bay RI3.8out of 5 stars.
Warwick, RI
$21.50 - $22.50 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Direct Support Professional in Rhode Island

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Chariho Regional School Distri...
 
$83,200per year
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Optima Courier
 
$72,800per year
Direct Support Professional (D...
 
$62,400per year
City of Providence
 
$55,994per year
Premier Community Supports, LL...
 
$50,960per year
Ocean State Behavioral
 
$50,927per year

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Highest paying cities for Direct Support Professionals near Rhode Island

  1. Warwick, RI
    $24.33 per hour
  2. Johnston, RI
    $21.75 per hour
  3. Providence, RI
    $21.66 per hour
  4. Cranston, RI
    $21.61 per hour
  5. Coventry, RI
    $21.33 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Direct Support Professional get paid in Rhode Island?

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