How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Rhode Island?
$60,390a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Rhode Island. That is $29.03 an hour or $5,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.03
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,030Median: $60,390Highest 10%: $160,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| Median | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 75th | $95,910 | $46.11 | |
| 90th | $160,500 | $77.16 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $60,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 36. Florida | $62,670 |
| 37. Missouri | $61,860 |
| 38. Utah | $61,370 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $60,390 |
| 40. Maine | $59,950 |
| 41. Illinois | $59,590 |
| 42. Nevada | $59,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $29.03 ($60,390 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $60,390 against $77,640 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 39 of 48 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $60,540 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.