How much does a secondary school teacher make in Providence?
$92,110a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $44.28 an hour or $7,676 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.28
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 6,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,510Median: $92,110Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,510 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $65,030 | $31.26 | |
| Median | $92,110 | $44.28 | |
| 75th | $97,230 | $46.75 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for secondary 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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $44.28 ($92,110 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $92,110 against $72,040 nationally, 28% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $92,610, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for secondary school teacher pay?
42 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.