How much does a special education teacher make in Rhode Island?
$80,080a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Rhode Island. That is $38.50 an hour or $6,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,670Median: $80,080Highest 10%: $98,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,670 | $24.36 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $80,080 | $38.50 | |
| 75th | $83,300 | $40.05 | |
| 90th | $98,940 | $47.57 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $80,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 2. New Mexico | $86,520 |
| 3. Delaware | $85,040 |
| 4. Oregon | $82,240 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $80,080 |
| 6. Colorado | $79,290 |
| 7. Michigan | $78,540 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $78,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $38.50 ($80,080 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $80,080 against $76,580 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for special education teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 5 of 42 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays special education teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $80,080 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.