How much does a social sciences teacher make in Providence?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $60.88 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.88
- Vs. national median
- +73%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,240Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $221,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 25th | $78,130 | $37.56 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.88 | |
| 75th | $163,400 | $78.54 | |
| 90th | $221,000 | $106.25 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for social sciences 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 |
| 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 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $60.88 ($126,600 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $126,600 against $72,990 nationally, 73% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $126,600, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for social sciences teacher pay?
6 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,000 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.