Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Rhode Island
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Rhode Island
$89,460
National Median
$69,590
Employment
750
Entry Level (10th)
$51,400
Top Earners (90th)
$98,410
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island pays $19,870 more than the national median for special education teachers, secondary schools.
There are 1.519 special education teachers, secondary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Rhode Island (location quotient: 1.44).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $101,250 | 12,190 |
| Washington | $97,820 | 2,470 |
| District of Columbia | $96,880 | 470 |
| New York | $91,830 | 17,030 |
| Massachusetts | $82,580 | 4,050 |
| New Jersey | $80,360 | 7,700 |
| Maryland | $79,370 | 2,450 |
| Oregon | $78,980 | 960 |
| Alaska | $78,850 | 470 |
| Connecticut | $77,430 | 2,040 |
| Illinois | $76,960 | 8,890 |
| Delaware | $75,550 | 1,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,330 | 10,090 |
| Ohio | $74,420 | 10,570 |
| New Mexico | $71,960 | 1,610 |
| Vermont | $71,620 | 780 |
| Michigan | $71,260 | 2,310 |
| Minnesota | $71,110 | 4,720 |
| Georgia | $71,050 | 4,180 |
| Virginia | $64,640 | 6,040 |