Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $205,620 or more. The middle half of law teachers, postsecondary in Providence earn between $95,570 and $164,840.
- $62K10th
- $96K25th
- $128KMedian
- $165K75th
- $206K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,690 | $11,224 | — |
| Median | $128,460 | $10,705 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,570 | $7,964 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $164,840 | $13,737 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only).
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $134,690, a single filer in Providence takes home about $98,531 a year, or $8,211 a month and $3,790 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $98,531 | $8,211 |
| Working in MA | $96,912 | $8,076 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for law teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $134,690 buys what about $132,344 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$177,630
- Springfield, MA$117,180
- Portland, ME$161,170
- Kiryas Joel, NY$104,120
- New York, NY$172,210
- Philadelphia, PA$136,300
Highest-paying cities for law teachers, postsecondary
Minneapolis, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($191,580).
- Minneapolis, MN$191,580
- Boston, MA$177,630
- New York, NY$172,210
- Portland, ME$161,170
- Austin, TX$159,910
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Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Providence: questions
What is the entry-level law teachers, postsecondary salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the law teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Providence?
About $98,531 a year ($8,211 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,690. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do law teachers, postsecondary earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($147,546).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1112; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
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