Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,030 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $81,390
Employed locally 310
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $61,030
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $81,390

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,010
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,390
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,780
    Tutors $53,100
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern Ohio is 3.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.