How much does a teaching assistant make in Providence?
$38,060a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 8,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $49,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $49,050 | $23.58 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $38,060 against $36,780 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $37,220, so Providence pays 2% more.
Where does Providence rank for teaching assistant pay?
81 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,050 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.