How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Providence?
$85,470a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $41.09 an hour or $7,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.09
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,250Median: $85,470Highest 10%: $99,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 25th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| Median | $85,470 | $41.09 | |
| 75th | $96,210 | $46.25 | |
| 90th | $99,700 | $47.93 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for kindergarten 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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $41.09 ($85,470 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $85,470 against $62,680 nationally, 36% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $85,470, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
29 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,700 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.