Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Providence-Warwick

In Providence-Warwick (RI), the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $92,110 a year. About 1,140 people work in this job there.

$92,110Median yearly pay
$63,870–$96,090Middle half of workers, yearly
1,140People in this job in Providence-Warwick (RI)

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($74,260). It is about the same as the Rhode Island median ($92,990).

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Providence-Warwick (RI)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$51,420
25% of workers$63,870
Half of workers (median)$92,110
75% of workers$96,090
90% of workers$99,900

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Rhode Island metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Providence-Warwick (this page)$92,1101,140

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Providence-Warwick (RI)

JobMedian 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School$85,330

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.