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

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

Median annual salary $88,720 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,760
90th percentile $97,570
Employed locally 990
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,760
    25th
    $66,640
    50th (median)
    $88,720
    75th
    $93,310
    90th
    $97,570

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    District of Columbia $96,880
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Springfield, MA $80,640

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Providence, RI-MA is 27.5% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,760 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,640.