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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Rhode Island

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Rhode Island

Considering working as a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Rhode Island? Below are the key facts. Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. Excludes “Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School” (25-2023), “Special Education Teachers” (25-2050), and “Substitute Teachers, Short Term” (25-3031).

What do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Make in Rhode Island?

For a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education working in Rhode Island, the median annual wage is $89,530 per year.Pay can range from $48,900 at the 10th percentile to $96,460 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $48,900 n/a
25th percentile $60,720 n/a
Median (50th) $89,530 $0.00
75th percentile $94,930 n/a
90th percentile $96,460 n/a
Salary ranges for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Rhode Island

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Rhode Island relative to the national average — is 1.20, suggesting that middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn a median of $83,105 per year ($39.95/hour), above the Rhode Island median.

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education earnings in Rhode Island vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 701,604 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education nationwide. In Rhode Island alone, about 2,380 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 7,820 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education.

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Rhode Island vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Top Rhode Island Metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

These are the Rhode Island metros with the most middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Rhode Island.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 3,680 $84,280

Top States for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Employment

These states have the highest employment of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education work.

State Number Employed
Texas 75,640
California 46,530
New York 34,830
Florida 32,460
Ohio 26,780
Georgia 26,760
New Jersey 26,510
Pennsylvania 25,980
Illinois 24,230
Virginia 18,420
Massachusetts 16,480
North Carolina 15,430
Michigan 14,090
Colorado 13,680
Tennessee 12,650
Wisconsin 12,600
Maryland 11,700
Indiana 11,410
Washington 11,110
Missouri 11,010

Highest-Paying States for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Where middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn the most: middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education.

State Annual Median Salary
Washington $99,150
California $96,820
Rhode Island $89,530
Massachusetts $84,280
New York $82,620
Connecticut $81,040
District of Columbia $78,090
Oregon $78,050
New Jersey $77,630
Pennsylvania $76,740

Skills

Top middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Learning Strategies  4.2 / 5
0
5
Instructing  4.2 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Learning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Education and Training  4.5 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Philosophy and Theology  3.8 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  3.7 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.3 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.2 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Information Ordering  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education typically:

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
  • Assign lessons and correct homework.
  • Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Getting Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Apple macOS, Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Teacher Education Subject Specific
  • Teacher Education Grade Specific
  • Teaching English or French
  • Multilingual Education

Other careers like middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education include:

Also Known As

Algebra Teacher, American History Teacher, Art Educator, Art Instructor, Art Teacher, Band Director, Band Teacher, Bilingual Instructor, Bilingual Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Coach, Computer Teacher, ELA Teacher (English Language Arts Teacher), ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor), ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher).

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