How much does a special education teacher make in Rhode Island?
$59,310a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Rhode Island. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,750Median: $59,310Highest 10%: $97,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $96,330 | $46.31 | |
| 90th | $97,740 | $46.99 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $66,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 30. South Carolina | $59,800 |
| 31. California | $59,550 |
| 32. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $59,310 |
| 34. Delaware | $59,250 |
| 35. Kansas | $59,220 |
| 36. Florida | $58,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $28.51 ($59,310 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $59,310 against $64,830 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for special education teacher pay?
Rhode Island ranks 33 of 45 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays special education teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $66,740 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.