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Special Education Teacher Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $65,394/year ($5,449/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Special Education Teachers (5th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 1,070 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $84,300 a year — though pay ranges from $60,420 for newcomers to $98,170 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Special Education Teacher jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $84,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,394 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $84,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,716 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,449 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,741 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,394 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,449 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Rhode Island?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Rhode Island is $84,300 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,170 and $95,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $84,300, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $65,394 per year ($5,449 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,070 Special Education Teacher jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.