Preschool Teacher Salary in Providence, RI
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The median preschool teacher in the Providence area earns $37,900 a year, 1% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 3% above the Rhode Island median ($36,830). Half of the 3,410 preschool teachers there earn between $35,990 and $45,590.
Median $37,900
10th: $31,79090th: $58,300
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,790 | $31,200 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,990 | $35,900 | $34,530 |
| Median | $37,900 | $36,830 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $45,590 | $43,280 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $58,300 | $46,180 | $61,390 |
| Average | $43,620 | $39,850 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,410 | 1,890 | 478,780 |
Providence, RI ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Elementary School Teacher: $86,720
- High School Teacher: $92,110
- Middle School Teacher: $89,450
- 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.