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English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Rhode Island

Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary

English Language and Literature Teachers in Rhode Island earn a median of $79,190 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$79,190
vs. U.S. median
+1% ($78,760)
Rank among states
20 of 49
Jobs in the state
540

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,700; the top 10% earn over $129,890. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.

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English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Rhode Island

How much do english language and literature teachers make in Rhode Island?

The median is $79,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,700 and the top 10% earn over $129,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for english language and literature teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses