SOC 25-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Preschool — Akron
Akron, OH · 6 metro areas compared
In Akron, OH the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool reaches $100,650 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Akron, OH the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool reaches $100,650 a year. That is 55.3% more than the national median of $64,830. Pay ranges from under $51,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,520 to $136,130.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.91 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $79,370. Of the 477 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,380 | −20.7% |
| 25th | $56,520 | −12.8% |
| Median (50th) | $100,650 | +55.3% |
| 75th | $136,130 | +110.0% |
| 90th | $136,140 | +110.0% |
| Mean | $97,520 | +50.4% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $79,370 | 80 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $73,220 | 200 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $61,290 | 120 | |
| 4 | Canton | $60,330 | 30 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $58,900 | — | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $35,400 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $100,650 goes as far as $108,459 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 67.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,459US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,650 a year, 55.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,380 to $136,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $79,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $100,650, 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 $64,830, so pay in Akron, OH is 55.3% 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 $136,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,380 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 Dayton, at $79,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 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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