Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $90,930 | $72,224 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $43.72 | $34.72 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $88,886.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Rhode Island is $90,930, or about $43.72 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Rhode Island is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,830 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $90,930, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.