Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Rhode Island
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Rhode Island
$77,930
National Median
$63,000
Employment
1,210
Entry Level (10th)
$59,110
Top Earners (90th)
$95,280
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island pays $14,930 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 2.449 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Rhode Island (location quotient: 1.63).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |