How much does a teacher and instructor make in Rhode Island?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Rhode Island. That is $62.73 an hour or $10,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.73
- Vs. national median
- +97%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $187,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $74,380 | $35.76 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.73 | |
| 75th | $156,500 | $75.24 | |
| 90th | $187,600 | $90.17 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $128,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 1. Rhode Island | $130,500 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $100,600 |
| 3. Kansas | $94,520 |
| 4. Maryland | $94,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $62.73 ($130,500 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $130,500 against $66,140 nationally, 97% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Rhode Island ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays teacher and instructors the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $128,200 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.