RI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

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

Median Annual Salary $77,930 +24% above national average (national: $63,000)
$76,350Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
1,210Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$77,930
$59,110
10th pct.
$95,280
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$59,110N/A
25th percentile$59,560N/A
50th percentile (median)$77,930N/A
75th percentile$90,380N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$95,280N/A
Mean (average)$76,350N/A

How Rhode Island Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Rhode Island
Rhode Island (current) $77,930
California $90,530 +16%
Washington $85,340 +10%
District of Columbia $82,400 +6%
Connecticut $81,220 +4%
New York $80,750 +4%
Massachusetts $78,820 +1%
Oregon $78,320 +1%
Alaska $77,220 -1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Rhode Island?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Rhode Island is $76,350 per year. The median (middle) salary is $77,930 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Rhode Island?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in Rhode Island typically earn around $59,110 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $59,560 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Rhode Island?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Rhode Island make approximately $95,280 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $90,380 per year.

How does the Rhode Island Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Rhode Island is $77,930, which is +24% above national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes