Rhode Island Teaching Salaries

Rhode Island Teaching Salaries have been consistently among the top 15% across the nation. Rhode Island is an educated state and is well informed as to the detriments that would result from not supporting public education and also the benefits to be garnered through increased support for education.

Great news for current Rhode Island teachers and for those who are considering a career as a Rhode Island teacher has recently surfaced. In the State of the State address given by Governor Donald L. Carcieri, he states his willingness to increase funding for public education:


Governor Carcieri is planning for Rhode Island's future. This means Rhode Island teaching salaries and other benefits are going to be attracting the best, most highy qualified teachers in the nation. For motivated individuals, this is great news.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a Rhode Island Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Providence Public Schools Salary Schedule

When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 182-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!

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