Preschool Teachers in Rhode Island
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- Preschool Teachers in Rhode Island earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Preschool Teachers Work in Rhode Island?
In 2018, there were 1,120 Preschool Teachers working in the state.
There were 1,260 Preschool Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 140 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 5,510 Preschool Teachers working in it, which means Rhode Island has fewer Preschool Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Rhode Island
Jobs for Preschool Teachers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 10.5%.
Rhode Island Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 140 annual job openings, and a total of 1,450 jobs for Rhode Island Preschool Teachers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 53,600 annual jobs and 528,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Preschool Teachers Make in Rhode Island?
In 2018 wages for Preschool Teachers ranged from $21,890 to $42,840 with $30,350 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.52 to $20.6. The median hourly rate was $14.59.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.57 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.02.
The median salary in Rhode Island is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Rhode Island Metros for Preschool Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Preschool Teachers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 1,650 | $29,780 |
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI | 250 | $35,680 |
Top States for Preschool Teachers Employment
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State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 52,950 | $34,600 |
Texas | 34,790 | $28,230 |
New York | 30,790 | $38,890 |
Florida | 25,940 | $24,740 |
Illinois | 24,120 | $29,090 |
Massachusetts | 16,360 | $35,000 |
North Carolina | 16,110 | $26,330 |
New Jersey | 15,820 | $33,430 |
Ohio | 15,390 | $26,280 |
Georgia | 14,430 | $28,750 |
Pennsylvania | 13,480 | $27,450 |
Washington | 11,050 | $31,530 |
Wisconsin | 10,180 | $24,250 |
Virginia | 10,010 | $30,680 |
Maryland | 9,400 | $31,680 |
Michigan | 9,270 | $31,390 |
Colorado | 8,700 | $30,440 |
Minnesota | 8,180 | $34,200 |
Oregon | 7,100 | $29,020 |
Arizona | 6,820 | $27,810 |
Below are the states where Preschool Teachers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | $38,890 |
Hawaii | $38,840 |
District of Columbia | $38,210 |
Connecticut | $37,030 |
Massachusetts | $35,000 |
California | $34,600 |
Minnesota | $34,200 |
Maine | $34,060 |
New Jersey | $33,430 |
Vermont | $32,530 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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