Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $37,980 -43.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,240
90th percentile $46,770
Employed locally 40
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,240
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $45,740
    90th
    $46,770

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 53% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,160
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,840
    Toledo, OH $49,530
    Columbus, OH $47,780
    Ohio $46,840
    Cleveland, OH $46,050

    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
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other 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 Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Akron, OH is 43.7% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Akron?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,240 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.