How much does a special education teacher make in Rhode Island?
$92,990a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Rhode Island. That is $44.71 an hour or $7,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.71
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $92,990Highest 10%: $99,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $68,930 | $33.14 | |
| Median | $92,990 | $44.71 | |
| 75th | $96,930 | $46.60 | |
| 90th | $99,900 | $48.03 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $92,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 2. California | $101,100 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $99,670 |
| 4. Maryland | $93,530 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| 6. New York | $89,310 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| 8. New Jersey | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $44.71 ($92,990 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $92,990 against $74,260 nationally, 25% 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 $92,110 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.