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

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

Median annual salary $63,290 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,260
90th percentile $98,200
Employed locally 1,070
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,260
    25th
    $47,160
    50th (median)
    $63,290
    75th
    $85,440
    90th
    $98,200

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% 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 Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $43,260 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,160.