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

Ranked #8 of 51 · RI

11.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,910 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $84,300
Employment 1,070

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,420P25 $62,170 Median $84,300P75 $95,000P90 $98,170

About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in Rhode Island earn between $60,420 and $98,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Rhode Island
$80,910
U.S. average
$72,650

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Rhode Island is $80,910, about 11.4% above the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Rhode Island

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $85,330 $81,640 1,590

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Rhode Island?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Rhode Island is $84,300 per year (mean $80,910), and about 80% earn between $60,420 and $98,170.

How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make per hour in Rhode Island?

Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,910 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Rhode Island a high-paying state for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school?

Rhode Island ranks #8 of 51 states for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school pay. Its mean salary of $80,910 is about 11.4% above the U.S. average of $72,650.

Which metro areas in Rhode Island pay special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($85,330), by median annual wage.

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