How much does a special education teacher make in Rhode Island?
$84,300a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Rhode Island. That is $40.53 an hour or $7,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.53
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,420Median: $84,300Highest 10%: $98,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 25th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $84,300 | $40.53 | |
| 75th | $95,000 | $45.67 | |
| 90th | $98,170 | $47.20 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $85,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 2. California | $97,170 |
| 3. Washington | $95,040 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $91,350 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $84,300 |
| 6. Connecticut | $82,950 |
| 7. New York | $81,260 |
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $40.53 ($84,300 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $84,300 against $65,120 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for special education teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays special education teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $85,330 a year.
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.