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

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

Median annual salary $71,010 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,110
90th percentile $100,350
Employed locally 360
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,110
    25th
    $57,930
    50th (median)
    $71,010
    75th
    $81,710
    90th
    $100,350

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,790
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,030
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,600
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $105,750
    Tutors $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southern 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 Southern Ohio is 12.7% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,110 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,930.