Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Providence-Warwick

In Providence-Warwick (RI), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $21.88 an hour ($45,510 a year). About 2,780 people work in this job there.

$21.88Median hourly pay
$39,930–$50,480Middle half of workers, yearly
2,780People in this job in Providence-Warwick (RI)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($41,670). It is about the same as the Rhode Island median ($45,590).

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Providence-Warwick (RI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.24$35,870
25% of workers$19.20$39,930
Half of workers (median)$21.88$45,510
75% of workers$24.27$50,480
90% of workers$28.43$59,130

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Providence-Warwick (this page)$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 Providence-Warwick (RI)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,110
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$86,720
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89,450
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$92,110
Self-Enrichment Teachers$42,510

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.