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Preschool Teachers salary in Rhode Island (May 2025)

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Preschool Teachers in Rhode Island earned a median of $36,830 a year ($17.71 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $38,140; 1,890 were employed there, ranking #29 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

✓ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

MeasureRhode IslandUnited States
Median annual wage$36,830$38,140
Mean annual wage$39,850$43,030
Median hourly wage$17.71$18.34
10th percentile$31,200$28,990
25th percentile$35,900$34,530
75th percentile$43,280$47,550
90th percentile$46,180$61,390
Employment1,890478,780
Jobs per 1,0003.769—
Location quotient1.221.00

Frequently asked questions

How much do preschool teachers make in Rhode Island?

Preschool Teachers in Rhode Island earned a median of $36,830 a year ($17.71 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $38,140; 1,890 were employed there, ranking #29 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

What is the salary range for preschool teachers in Rhode Island?

The middle 50% of preschool teachers in Rhode Island earned between $35,900 and $43,280; the top 10% earned $46,180 or more.

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.

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