How much does a teaching assistant make in Rhode Island?
$49,420a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Rhode Island. That is $23.76 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.76
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $49,420Highest 10%: $64,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 75th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 90th | $64,880 | $31.19 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $49,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 12. Arizona | $49,810 |
| 13. Kentucky | $49,680 |
| 14. Oregon | $49,550 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $49,420 |
| 16. California | $49,140 |
| 17. Georgia | $48,800 |
| 18. Ohio | $48,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $23.76 ($49,420 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $49,420 against $42,910 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for teaching assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 45 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays teaching assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $49,420 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.