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

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

Median annual salary $76,390 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $100,550
Employed locally 2,700
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $76,390
    75th
    $96,340
    90th
    $100,550

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 96% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 4% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,500
    Springfield, OH $72,370
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,010
    Canton-Massillon, OH $67,010
    Ohio $64,060
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $63,760

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Columbus, OH is 21.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.