Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $86,020 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,070
90th percentile $98,630
Employed locally 500
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,070
    25th
    $74,160
    50th (median)
    $86,020
    75th
    $93,840
    90th
    $98,630

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Springfield, MA $83,070
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,010
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,110
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,750
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $79,380

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$88,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$84,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Providence, RI-MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Providence, RI-MA is 32.6% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Providence?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,070 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,160.