How much does a middle school teacher make in Rhode Island?
$92,760a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Rhode Island. That is $44.60 an hour or $7,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.60
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,460Median: $92,760Highest 10%: $99,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| Median | $92,760 | $44.60 | |
| 75th | $95,610 | $45.97 | |
| 90th | $99,150 | $47.67 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $89,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 2. California | $98,950 |
| 3. New York | $94,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $93,610 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| 8. Utah | $79,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $44.60 ($92,760 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $92,760 against $64,370 nationally, 44% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for middle school teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays middle school teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $89,450 a year.
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.