What are the main factors that influence a Qualified Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Qualified Teacher?

Qualified Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qualified Teacher roles are District of Columbia $62,087, California $61,851, Massachusetts $61,027. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Qualified Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Qualified Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Qualified Professional: $69,463; Theatre Teacher: $64,501; Qualified Social Worker: $63,057; Newly Qualified Accountant: $62,727; Qualified Accountant: $62,241.

Qualified Teacher Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Qualified Teacher make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qualified Teacher in Rhode Island is $58,139 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Qualified Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,484
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,754 to $70,882
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,389

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Qualified Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,882	$5,907	$1,363	$34
Average	$58,139	$4,845	$1,118	$28
25th Percentile	$46,754	$3,896	$899	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Qualified Teacher Salaries

A Qualified Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Qualified Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Qualified Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,087.
California: $61,851.
Massachusetts: $61,027.

District of Columbia $62,087 California $61,851 Massachusetts $61,027 Washington $60,803 New Jersey $60,780 Alaska $60,702 Connecticut $59,928 New York $59,614

Hawaii $58,610 Rhode Island $58,139 Maryland $57,820 Minnesota $57,382 Colorado $57,214 Illinois $57,158 Oregon $56,945 Delaware $56,788

New Hampshire $56,689 Virginia $56,468 Pennsylvania $55,823 Nevada $55,498 North Dakota $55,392 Michigan $55,223 Wisconsin $55,162 Vermont $55,038

Texas $54,696 Maine $54,674 Arizona $54,640 Ohio $54,601 Georgia $54,085 Indiana $53,827 Wyoming $53,777 Utah $53,698

Iowa $53,664 Kansas $53,395 Louisiana $53,317 North Carolina $53,289 Missouri $53,278 Florida $53,059 Montana $52,941 Nebraska $52,829

Kentucky $52,767 South Carolina $52,543 Tennessee $52,403 Idaho $52,347 New Mexico $51,937 Oklahoma $51,848 Alabama $51,517 South Dakota $50,962

Arkansas $50,659 West Virginia $50,496 Mississippi $50,008

Top Paying Cities for Qualified Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $58,866
Albion: $58,369
Ashaway: $58,754

Adamsville, RI $58,866 Albion, RI $58,369 Ashaway, RI $58,754 Barrington, RI $58,215 Block Island, RI $58,539 Bradford, RI $58,719 Bristol, RI $58,439 Carolina, RI $58,622

Charlestown, RI $58,643 Chepachet, RI $58,527 Clayville, RI $58,364 Coventry, RI $58,366 West Greenwich, RI $58,527 East Greenwich, RI $58,327 Exeter, RI $58,511 Fiskeville, RI $58,214

Forestdale, RI $58,662 Foster, RI $58,496 Glendale, RI $58,667 Greene, RI $58,573 Greenville, RI $58,236 Harmony, RI $58,311 Harrisville, RI $58,642 Hope, RI $58,250

Hope Valley, RI $58,703 Hopkinton, RI $58,780 Jamestown, RI $58,584 Kenyon, RI $58,615 Little Compton, RI $58,857 Manville, RI $58,445 Mapleville, RI $58,538 Newport, RI $58,643

Middletown, RI $58,669 North Kingstown, RI $58,428 North Scituate, RI $58,312 Oakland, RI $58,601 Pascoag, RI $58,680 Pawtucket, RI $58,128 Central Falls, RI $58,154 Cumberland, RI $58,484

Lincoln, RI $58,212 Portsmouth, RI $58,637 Prudence Island, RI $58,516 Rockville, RI $58,771 Saunderstown, RI $58,549 Shannock, RI $58,618 Slatersville, RI $58,663 Slocum, RI $58,547

Tiverton, RI $58,815 Wakefield, RI $58,599 Kingston, RI $58,576 Narragansett, RI $58,615 Peace Dale, RI $58,591 Warren, RI $58,365 Warwick, RI $58,203 Westerly, RI $58,768

West Kingston, RI $58,595 West Warwick, RI $58,274 Wood River Junction, RI $58,678 Woonsocket, RI $58,666 North Smithfield, RI $58,532 Wyoming, RI $58,618 Providence, RI $58,111 Cranston, RI $58,119

North Providence, RI $58,126 East Providence, RI $58,115 Riverside, RI $58,134 Rumford, RI $58,125 Smithfield, RI $58,243 Johnston, RI $58,145

Qualified Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qualified Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$46,754

Average $58,139/year

$70,882

$3,896

Average $4,845/month

$5,907

$899

Average $1,118/week

$1,363

$22

Average $28/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,882	$5,907	$1,363	$34
Average	$58,139	$4,845	$1,118	$28
25th Percentile	$46,754	$3,896	$899	$22

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