SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Ohio
Ohio · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $73,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,120 by 13.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $73,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,120 by 13.6%. Pay ranges from under $46,870 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,780 to $82,010.
The area has 9,550 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.03 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Ohio ranks number 17th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Akron records the highest median at $76,760. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 236th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $58,780 | −9.7% |
| Median (50th) | $73,970 | +13.6% |
| 75th | $82,010 | +25.9% |
| 90th | $99,490 | +52.8% |
| Mean | $71,630 | +10.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | $76,760 | 540 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $76,580 | 110 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $75,710 | 2,330 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $75,240 | 430 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $73,630 | 810 | |
| 6 | Canton | $72,440 | 290 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $70,780 | 260 | |
| 8 | Toledo | $64,580 | 790 | |
| 9 | Cincinnati | $64,430 | 2,020 | |
| 10 | Lima | $64,020 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $73,970 goes as far as $79,709 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,709US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,970 a year, 13.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,870 to $99,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Akron, at $76,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $73,970, 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 Ohio is 13.6% 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 Ohio earns more than $99,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,870 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 Akron, at $76,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,550 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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