How much does a substitute teacher make in Rhode Island?
$45,590a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Rhode Island. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $45,590Highest 10%: $60,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $52,450 | $25.22 | |
| 90th | $60,640 | $29.15 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $45,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 7. District of Columbia | $49,790 |
| 8. West Virginia | $49,020 |
| 9. Maryland | $46,470 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $45,590 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $44,870 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| 13. New Jersey | $43,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $21.92 ($45,590 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $45,590 against $41,670 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for substitute teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays substitute teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $45,510 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.