How much does an elementary school teacher make in Providence?
$86,720a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $41.69 an hour or $7,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.69
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 6,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,060Median: $86,720Highest 10%: $99,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 25th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $86,720 | $41.69 | |
| 75th | $95,680 | $46.00 | |
| 90th | $99,610 | $47.89 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Law Teacher | $128,500 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $128,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $126,600 |
| History Teacher | $107,000 |
| Business Teacher | $104,600 |
| Area | $104,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $41.69 ($86,720 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $86,720 against $63,970 nationally, 36% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $90,930, so Providence pays 5% less.
Where does Providence rank for elementary school teacher pay?
38 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.