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Substitute Teacher Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$21.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,522/year ($3,127/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,910 Substitute Teacher jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $45,590 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 $37,522 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $45,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,291 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,488 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,290 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,522 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Rhode Island?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Rhode Island is $45,590 per year ($21.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,210 and $52,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $45,590, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $37,522 per year ($3,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,910 Substitute 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.