Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Providence-Warwick

In Providence-Warwick (RI), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $85,330 a year. About 1,590 people work in this job there.

$85,330Median yearly pay

$63,870–$95,000Middle half of workers, yearly

1,590People in this job in Providence-Warwick (RI)

That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is about the same as the Rhode Island median ($84,300).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Providence-Warwick (RI)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$60,170
25% of workers	$63,870
Half of workers (median)	$85,330
75% of workers	$95,000
90% of workers	$99,260

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Providence-Warwick (this page)	$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 Providence-Warwick (RI)

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$92,110
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$86,720
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$89,450
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$37,900
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$92,110

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