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

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

Median annual salary $67,010 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,010
90th percentile $98,340
Employed locally 280
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,010
    25th
    $54,750
    50th (median)
    $67,010
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $98,340

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 102% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 2% above 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
    Ohio $64,060
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $63,760

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $71,520
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Canton, OH is 6.4% above 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,010 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,750.