Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $85,470 | $66,997 | +28% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.09 | $32.21 | +28% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $83,548.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in Rhode Island is $85,470, or about $41.09 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Kindergarten Teachers is $66,997. Rhode Island is +28% above the national median.
Entry-level kindergarten teachers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 360 kindergarten teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $85,470, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.