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Direct support professional salary in Rhode Island, 2026

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

Average base salary

$22.01
22%
above national average
Average $22.01
Low $18.36
High $26.38

The average salary for a direct support professional is $22.01 per hour in Rhode Island. 725 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Direct Support Professional job openings in Rhode Island

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Direct Support Professional (D...
Care Team Noah
Providence, RI
$26 - $28 an hour
Part-time
21 hours 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
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Direct Support Professional (D...
 
$62,400per year
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City of Providence
 
$55,994per year
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Premier Community Supports, LL...
 
$50,960per year
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Ocean State Behavioral
 
$50,744per year
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Highest paying cities for Direct Support Professionals near Rhode Island

  1. Warwick, RI
    $24.54 per hour
  2. Providence, RI
    $21.77 per hour
  3. Coventry, RI
    $21.63 per hour
  4. Cranston, RI
    $21.42 per hour
  5. Johnston, RI
    $21.37 per hour

Where can a Direct Support Professional earn more?

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

Direct Support Professional II

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