Substitute Teachers Salary in Rhode Island
Substitute Teachers in Rhode Island earn a median of $45,590 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410; the top 10% earn over $60,640. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$85,470 median in Rhode Island
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$90,930 median in Rhode Island
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,970 median in Rhode Island
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,610 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
Substitute Teachers pay in Rhode Island
How much do substitute teachers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $45,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410 and the top 10% earn over $60,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+9% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.