How much does a teaching assistant make in Rhode Island?
$37,220a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Rhode Island. That is $17.89 an hour or $3,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.89
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,220Highest 10%: $47,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 75th | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| 90th | $47,720 | $22.94 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $38,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 14. Delaware | $37,830 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $37,800 |
| 16. New Jersey | $37,290 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $37,220 |
| 18. Alaska | $37,190 |
| 19. Maryland | $37,060 |
| 20. Utah | $37,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.89 ($37,220 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $37,220 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for teaching assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays teaching assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $38,060 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.