Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $75,400 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,830
90th percentile $105,010
Employed locally 1,880
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,830
    25th
    $56,550
    50th (median)
    $75,400
    75th
    $83,620
    90th
    $105,010

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 106% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $76,940
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $76,330
    Springfield, OH $74,780
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,560
    Canton-Massillon, OH $71,520
    Lima, OH $65,830

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,650
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,420
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,450
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $81,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Akron, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Akron, OH is 20.9% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Akron?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,830 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,550.