Elementary School Teachers Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Rhode Island earn a median of $90,930 a year, +42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +42% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,830
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,070; the top 10% earn over $99,610. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$85,470 median in Rhode Island
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,610 median in Rhode Island
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,970 median in Rhode Island
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$92,990 median in Rhode Island
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,760 median in Rhode Island
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57,690 median in Rhode Island
Elementary School Teachers pay in Rhode Island
How much do elementary school teachers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $90,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,070 and the top 10% earn over $99,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+42% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.