How much does a special education teacher make in Providence?
$92,110a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $44.28 an hour or $7,676 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.28
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,420Median: $92,110Highest 10%: $99,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| Median | $92,110 | $44.28 | |
| 75th | $96,090 | $46.20 | |
| 90th | $99,900 | $48.03 |
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 $44.28 ($92,110 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $92,110 against $74,260 nationally, 24% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $92,990, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for special education teacher pay?
29 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,900 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.