Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Rhode Island: $82,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Rhode Island

$82,500 / year

≈ $6,900 per month · $39.66 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Rhode Island · median $94,000

25th percentile
$64,000Average
$82,50075th percentile
$99,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by state

Alabama$61,500

Alaska$81,500

Arizona$61,000

Arkansas$58,000

California$99,000

Colorado$72,500

Connecticut$86,500

Delaware$76,000

District of Columbia$97,000

Florida$61,500

Georgia$73,000

Hawaii$73,000

Idaho$63,000

Illinois$77,000

Indiana$63,000

Iowa$61,000

Kansas$58,500

Kentucky$62,000

Louisiana$60,000

Maine$68,000

Maryland$83,000

Massachusetts$92,000

Michigan$71,500

Minnesota$77,500

Mississippi$54,000

Missouri$58,500

Montana$60,000

Nebraska$66,000

Nevada$68,000

New Hampshire$72,500

New Jersey$85,000

New Mexico$74,500

New York$96,500

North Carolina$56,000

North Dakota$61,000

Ohio$75,500

Oklahoma$54,000

Oregon$77,000

Pennsylvania$78,500

Rhode Island$82,500

South Carolina$64,500

South Dakota$54,500

Tennessee$62,000

Texas$64,000

Utah$76,000

Vermont$71,000

Virginia$74,000

Washington$101,500

West Virginia$57,000

Wisconsin$68,500

Wyoming$66,000

About this role

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Top skills: Learning Strategies Instructing Speaking Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay by experience level

Entry level$49,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$59,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$66,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$84,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$108,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

91,000

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by industry

Educational Services

1,383,430 workers

$75,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

1,381,960 workers

$75,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

1,213,290 workers

$77,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

160,790 workers

$61,500

Educational Services, State Government Owned

9,340 workers

$81,500

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

2,260 workers

$52,000

Religious Organizations

2,220 workers

$51,500

Social Assistance

1,470 workers

$56,000

Child Care Services

840 workers

$55,000

Individual and Family Services

620 workers

$57,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pays 15% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,000

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,500

Archivist$73,000

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,000

Careers related to Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,500

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000

Tutor$50,000

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make?

The average base salary for a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the United States is $75,000 per year, or about $36.06 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $59,500 and $84,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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