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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Rhode Island

Median: $90,930 / year · ≈ $43.72 / hr · 2025

42% above the U.S. average

Mean
$79,660
≈ $38.30 / hr
Median hourly
≈ $43.72 / hr
Annual ÷ 2,080 hours
10th–90th percentile
$45,070 – $99,610
U.S. median
$63,970
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$45,070
  • Median$90,930
  • Mean$79,660
  • 90th percentile$99,610

U.S. median $63,970

Take-home estimate

$69,045

On a $90,930 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$11,846 (13.0%)
  • State income tax$3,084 (3.4%)
  • Social Security$5,638 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,318 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$69,045 (75.9%)
  • Share of $90,930 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Related occupations in Rhode Island

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,830 −$54,100 vs this job Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $92,610 +$1,680 vs this job

ZIP codes in Rhode Island

02860Pawtucket city02909Providence city02895Woonsocket city02908Providence city02864Valley Falls CDP02920Cranston city0281602904Providence city02907Providence city0289302886Warwick city02919Providence city

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Highest-paying states for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Rhode Island ranks #5 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($90,930).

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$102,350
#2California$99,650
#3District of Columbia$96,580
#4Massachusetts$94,000
#5Rhode Island$90,930
#6New York$85,760
#7Connecticut$80,600
#8Alaska$79,260
#9New Jersey$78,200
#10Maryland$77,680
#11Ohio$77,370
#12Oregon$77,130
#13Pennsylvania$77,060
#14Minnesota$76,350
#15Delaware$75,920
#16Illinois$75,320
#17Utah$74,810
#18New Mexico$74,550
#19New Hampshire$72,410
#20Georgia$72,290
#21Hawaii$71,410
#22Virginia$65,550
#23Michigan$65,110
#24Nevada$65,040
#25Colorado$63,410
#26Vermont$63,070
#27Texas$62,760
#28Maine$62,390
#29Nebraska$62,380
#30Idaho$61,600
#31Alabama$61,380
#32Wisconsin$61,210
#33Wyoming$61,150
#34South Carolina$60,820
#35Kentucky$60,610
#36Iowa$60,580
#37North Dakota$60,030
#38Tennessee$59,980
#39Indiana$59,700
#40Florida$58,930
#41Louisiana$58,770
#42Montana$57,530
#43Arizona$56,590
#44Kansas$56,450
#45West Virginia$55,630
#46North Carolina$54,930
#47Arkansas$52,700
#48Missouri$50,910
#49South Dakota$50,130
#50Mississippi$49,790
#51 Lowest Oklahoma$48,200

Frequently asked questions

What is the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Rhode Island?
The OEWS median is $90,930 per year (≈ $43.72 / hr) (2025), 42% above the U.S. average.
How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Rhode Island?
About ≈ $43.72 / hr, from the annual median divided by 2,080 hours (40 × 52). OEWS did not publish a separate hourly median for this row.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $69,045 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does elementary school teachers, except special education pay compare nationally?
The Rhode Island median is 42% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $63,970.
Which states pay elementary school teachers, except special educations the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $102,350. Rhode Island ranks #5 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Rhode Island living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 102.3 (U.S. = 100), 2% above the U.S. average. $90,930 in Rhode Island has about the same purchasing power as $88,903 at U.S. average prices.