Middle School Teacher Salary in Providence, RI
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The median middle school teacher in the Providence area earns $89,450 a year, 39% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 4% below the Rhode Island median ($92,760). Half of the 3,810 middle school teachers there earn between $63,870 and $95,390.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,580 | $46,460 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $63,870 | $63,160 | $58,530 |
| Median | $89,450 | $92,760 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $95,390 | $95,610 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $99,240 | $99,150 | $102,540 |
| Average | $81,570 | $80,970 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 3,810 | 2,370 | 620,090 |
Providence, RI ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Elementary School Teacher: $86,720
- 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.