How much does a political science teacher make in Rhode Island?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in Rhode Island. That is $48.71 an hour or $8,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.71
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,640Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $156,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 25th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.71 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.92 | |
| 90th | $156,800 | $75.39 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $101,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 8. New York | $104,100 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $102,300 |
| 10. Virginia | $101,400 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,300 |
| 12. Washington | $101,100 |
| 13. Illinois | $100,700 |
| 14. New Jersey | $100,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $48.71 ($101,300 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $101,300 against $98,070 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for political science teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 45 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays political science teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $101,300 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.