Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $57,800 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,630
90th percentile $93,170
Employed locally 330
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,630
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $57,800
    75th
    $78,190
    90th
    $93,170

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $78,550
    Cleveland, OH $76,640
    Ohio $71,320
    Canton-Massillon, OH $64,850
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,370
    Toledo, OH $64,330

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,650
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,420
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Akron?

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

    Is Akron above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Akron, OH is 10.9% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Akron?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $31,630 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.