Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $75,800 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,120
90th percentile $100,240
Employed locally 1,550
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,120
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $75,800
    75th
    $82,670
    90th
    $100,240

    Akron economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $77,240
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,600
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $73,970
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $72,830
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $68,320
    Ohio $66,790

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,650
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,400
    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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Akron, OH is 20.4% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Akron?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,120 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.