How much does a teacher and instructor make in Providence?
$128,200a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $61.61 an hour or $10,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.61
- Vs. national median
- +94%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $128,200Highest 10%: $184,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $74,380 | $35.76 | |
| Median | $128,200 | $61.61 | |
| 75th | $156,500 | $75.24 | |
| 90th | $184,500 | $88.68 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $61.61 ($128,200 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $128,200 against $66,140 nationally, 94% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $130,500, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for teacher and instructor pay?
1 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,500 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.