Substitute Teacher Salary in Providence, RI
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The median substitute teacher in the Providence area earns $45,510 a year, 9% above the U.S. median ($41,670) and about the same as the Rhode Island median ($45,590). Half of the 2,780 substitute teachers there earn between $39,930 and $50,480.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,870 | $36,410 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $39,930 | $43,210 | $34,170 |
| Median | $45,510 | $45,590 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $50,480 | $52,450 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $59,130 | $60,640 | $65,790 |
| Average | $47,540 | $48,630 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 2,780 | 1,910 | 524,770 |
Providence, RI ranks 16th for substitute teacher pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($72,330).
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- San Jose, CA: $72,330
- Portland, OR: $61,190
- San Francisco, CA: $60,790
- Riverside, CA: $60,780
- Seattle, WA: $60,070
- San Diego, CA: $59,860
- Sacramento, CA: $59,780
- Los Angeles, CA: $57,210
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Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Teaching Assistant: $38,060
- Elementary School Teacher: $86,720
- High School Teacher: $92,110
- Middle School Teacher: $89,450
- Preschool Teacher: $37,900
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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.