Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $62,290 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,350
90th percentile $95,260
Employed locally 330
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,350
    25th
    $48,850
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $95,260

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $76,390
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,500
    Springfield, OH $72,370
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,010
    Canton-Massillon, OH $67,010
    Ohio $64,060

    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, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Akron, OH is 1.1% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,350 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,850.