How much does a teaching assistant make in Providence?
$49,420a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.76 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.76
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $49,420Highest 10%: $72,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 75th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 90th | $72,460 | $34.84 |
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 $23.76 ($49,420 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $49,420 against $42,910 nationally, 15% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $49,420, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for teaching assistant pay?
35 of 141 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 $72,460 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.