Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $21.92 an hour ($45,590 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.

$21.92Median hourly pay
$43,210–$52,450Middle half of workers, yearly
1,910People in this job in Rhode Island

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($41,670). Rhode Island ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Rhode Island

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.51$36,410
25% of workers$20.78$43,210
Half of workers (median)$21.92$45,590
75% of workers$25.22$52,450
90% of workers$29.15$60,640

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Rhode Island metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Providence-Warwick$45,5102,780

Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Rhode Island

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,610
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$90,930
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,760
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$92,990
Self-Enrichment Teachers$41,960

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.