Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $84,300 a year. About 1,070 people work in this job there.

$84,300Median yearly pay

$62,170–$95,000Middle half of workers, yearly

1,070People in this job in Rhode Island

That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Rhode Island ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Rhode Island

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$60,420
25% of workers	$62,170
Half of workers (median)	$84,300
75% of workers	$95,000
90% of workers	$98,170

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Rhode Island metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Providence-Warwick	$85,330	1,590

Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Rhode Island

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$92,610
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$90,930
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$92,760
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,830
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$92,990

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