SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Youngstown
Youngstown-Warren, OH · 9 metro areas compared
In Youngstown, OH the median wage is $58,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Youngstown, OH the median wage is $58,040. That is 13.1% lower than the national median of $66,810. Pay ranges from under $42,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $90,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,170 to $75,430.
Employment stands at 200, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $79,890. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 151st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,840 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $47,170 | −29.4% |
| Median (50th) | $58,040 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $75,430 | +12.9% |
| 90th | $90,620 | +35.6% |
| Mean | $63,990 | −4.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $79,890 | 2,490 | |
| 2 | Dayton | $76,600 | 320 | |
| 3 | Mansfield | $72,830 | 90 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $72,750 | 80 | |
| 5 | Cincinnati | $64,090 | 820 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $62,670 | 410 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $61,420 | 1,370 | |
| 8 | Canton | $61,280 | 220 | |
| 9 | Akron | $59,690 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Youngstown run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,040 goes as far as $62,543 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,543US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,040 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,840 to $90,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $79,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Youngstown, OH?
The median annual wage is $58,040, 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 $66,810, so pay in Youngstown, OH is 13.1% lower. 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 Youngstown, OH earns more than $90,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,840 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 Cleveland, at $79,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Youngstown, 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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