Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $92,610 | $74,587 | +24% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.52 | $35.86 | +24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $90,528.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a High School Teacher in Rhode Island is $92,610, or about $44.52 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for High School Teachers is $74,587. Rhode Island is +24% above the national median.
Entry-level high school teachers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,910 high school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $92,610, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.