Elementary School Teacher Salary in Providence, RI
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The median elementary school teacher in the Providence area earns $86,720 a year, 36% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 5% below the Rhode Island median ($90,930). Half of the 6,280 elementary school teachers there earn between $62,740 and $95,680.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,060 | $45,070 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $62,740 | $61,860 | $57,710 |
| Median | $86,720 | $90,930 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $95,680 | $96,020 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $99,610 | $99,610 | $104,340 |
| Average | $80,350 | $79,660 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 6,280 | 3,830 | 1,388,390 |
Providence, RI ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
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Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Middle School Teacher: $89,450
- High School Teacher: $92,110
- Preschool Teacher: $37,900
- Teaching Assistant: $38,060
- Substitute Teacher: $45,510
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.