The median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Rhode Island is $44,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,190.
Pay spans roughly $35,140 at the 10th percentile to $63,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.48 per hour. An estimated 1,490 people work as substitute teachers, short-term in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $44,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.48 |
| 10th percentile | $35,140 |
| 90th percentile | $63,260 |
| Employment | 1,490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.