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Elementary School Teachers in Rhode Island earned a median of $90,930 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 42% above the national median of $63,970; 3,830 were employed there, ranking #5 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $90,930 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $79,660 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,070 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $61,860 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $96,020 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $99,610 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 3,830 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 7.648 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.86 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.