RI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2031

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual Salary $89,040 +38% above national average (national: $64,580)
$81,190Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
5,030Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$89,040
$49,050
10th pct.
$99,780
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$49,050N/A
25th percentile$61,810N/A
50th percentile (median)$89,040N/A
75th percentile$96,150N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$99,780N/A
Mean (average)$81,190N/A

How Rhode Island Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Rhode Island
Rhode Island (current) $89,040
Washington $99,640 +12%
California $98,710 +11%
New York $98,370 +10%
Massachusetts $88,990 +0%
New Jersey $80,440 -10%
Oregon $79,600 -11%
District of Columbia $78,770 -12%
Pennsylvania $77,990 -12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Rhode Island?

The mean secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Rhode Island is $81,190 per year. The median (middle) salary is $89,040 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Rhode Island?

Entry-level secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical educations (10th percentile) in Rhode Island typically earn around $49,050 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $61,810 per year.

What is the highest Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Rhode Island?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Rhode Island make approximately $99,780 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $96,150 per year.

How does the Rhode Island Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary compare to the national average?

The median secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Rhode Island is $89,040, which is +38% above national average of $64,580.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes