How much does a middle school teacher make in Providence?
$89,450a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $43.00 an hour or $7,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.00
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,580Median: $89,450Highest 10%: $99,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| Median | $89,450 | $43.00 | |
| 75th | $95,390 | $45.86 | |
| 90th | $99,240 | $47.71 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for middle 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 a middle school teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $43.00 ($89,450 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $89,450 against $64,370 nationally, 39% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $92,760, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for middle school teacher pay?
37 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,240 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.