Adapted Physical Education Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Adapted Physical Education Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $80,080 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Special Education Teachers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($76,580)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,670; the top 10% earn over $98,940. Nationally the range is $48,440 to $120,080.
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Adapted Physical Education Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do adapted physical education specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $80,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,670 and the top 10% earn over $98,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for adapted physical education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 42 (+5% vs. the national median of $76,580). Living costs are not included.