How much does a special education teacher make in Providence?
$85,330a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $41.02 an hour or $7,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.02
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,170Median: $85,330Highest 10%: $99,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 25th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| Median | $85,330 | $41.02 | |
| 75th | $95,000 | $45.67 | |
| 90th | $99,260 | $47.72 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Law Teacher | $128,500 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $128,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $126,600 |
| History Teacher | $107,000 |
| Business Teacher | $104,600 |
| Area | $104,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $41.02 ($85,330 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $85,330 against $65,120 nationally, 31% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $84,300, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for special education teacher pay?
26 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,260 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.