Elementary School Teacher Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 4K+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$86,900
$41.779/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
+35.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $98K
4K employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,600 |
| 25th percentile | $62,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,900 |
| 75th percentile | $94,200 |
| 90th percentile | $97,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,330 |
| 2023 | $89,050 |
| 2024 | $86,900 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,330 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $89,050 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $86,900 | $64,107 |