SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Akron
Akron, OH · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Akron, OH comes to $76,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,120 by 17.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Akron, OH comes to $76,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,120 by 17.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,380 and $89,930. The lowest tenth earn under $46,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $100,210.
Employment stands at 540, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Springfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 124th of 477 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,330 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $62,380 | −4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $76,760 | +17.9% |
| 75th | $89,930 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $100,210 | +53.9% |
| Mean | $75,050 | +15.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $76,580 | 110 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $75,710 | 2,330 | |
| 3 | Dayton | $75,240 | 430 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $73,630 | 810 | |
| 5 | Canton | $72,440 | 290 | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $70,780 | 260 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $64,580 | 790 | |
| 8 | Cincinnati | $64,430 | 2,020 | |
| 9 | Lima | $64,020 | 140 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $63,400 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $76,760 goes as far as $82,716 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,716US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,760 a year, 17.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,330 to $100,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $76,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $76,760, 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 $65,120, so pay in Akron, OH is 17.9% 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 Akron, OH earns more than $100,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,330 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 Springfield, at $76,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in Akron, 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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