How much does a preschool teacher make in Providence?
$37,900a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,790Median: $37,900Highest 10%: $58,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 90th | $58,300 | $28.03 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for preschool 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 preschool teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $18.22 ($37,900 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $37,900 against $38,140 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $36,830, so Providence pays 3% more.
Where does Providence rank for preschool teacher pay?
137 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,300 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.