SOC 25-2059 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, All Other — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Cincinnati, OH is $80,110 per year, close to the national median of $76,580 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Cincinnati, OH is $80,110 per year, close to the national median of $76,580 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $50,090 and $98,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,490 and the ninetieth at $108,070.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Toledo records the highest median at $58,120. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 153rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,490 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $50,090 | −34.6% |
| Median (50th) | $80,110 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $98,120 | +28.1% |
| 90th | $108,070 | +41.1% |
| Mean | $77,100 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,110 goes as far as $86,325 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,325US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,110 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,490 to $108,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $58,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $80,110, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,580, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 4.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cincinnati, OH earns more than $108,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Toledo, at $58,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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