How much does a secondary school teacher make in Rhode Island?
$92,610a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Rhode Island. That is $44.52 an hour or $7,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.52
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,670Median: $92,610Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| 25th | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| Median | $92,610 | $44.52 | |
| 75th | $97,230 | $46.75 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $92,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 2. California | $101,400 |
| 3. New York | $97,070 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $95,260 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,610 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $82,750 |
| 7. New Jersey | $82,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $80,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $44.52 ($92,610 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $92,610 against $72,040 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays secondary school teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $92,110 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.