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High School Teacher Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $70,928/year ($5,911/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,910 High School Teacher jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median High School Teacher salary of $92,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,928 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $92,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,544 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,085 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,053 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,928 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,911 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Rhode Island?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Rhode Island is $92,610 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,470 and $97,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $92,610, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $70,928 per year ($5,911 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 4,910 High School Teacher jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.