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Short-Term Substitute Teachers in Rhode Island earned a median of $45,590 a year ($21.92 an hour) in May 2025, 9% above the national median of $41,670; 1,910 were employed there, ranking #10 of 51 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 | $45,590 | $41,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $48,630 | $46,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.92 | $20.03 |
| 10th percentile | $36,410 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $43,210 | $34,170 |
| 75th percentile | $52,450 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $60,640 | $65,790 |
| Employment | 1,910 | 524,770 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.81 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.13 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.