The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Rhode Island is $36,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,400.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $51,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.33 per hour. An estimated 1,470 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $36,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.33 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $51,700 |
| Employment | 1,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.