How much does a history teacher make in Providence?
$107,000a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $51.44 an hour or $8,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.44
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,160Median: $107,000Highest 10%: $167,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| 25th | $86,190 | $41.44 | |
| Median | $107,000 | $51.44 | |
| 75th | $133,700 | $64.29 | |
| 90th | $167,300 | $80.42 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for history 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 |
| Business Teacher | $104,600 |
| Area | $104,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $51.44 ($107,000 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $107,000 against $83,820 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Providence rank for history teacher pay?
13 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,300 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.