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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $71,520 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,810
90th percentile $91,120
Employed locally 1,460
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,810
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $71,520
    75th
    $78,950
    90th
    $91,120

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 109% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 9% 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
    Akron, OH $75,400
    Springfield, OH $74,780
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,560
    Lima, OH $65,830

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,270
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Canton, OH is 14.7% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $43,810 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.