Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $92,760 | $71,125 | +30% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.60 | $34.19 | +30% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $90,674.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in Rhode Island is $92,760, or about $44.60 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. Rhode Island is +30% above the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,370 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $92,760, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.