Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $76,640 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,170
90th percentile $97,530
Employed locally 2,030
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,170
    25th
    $59,900
    50th (median)
    $76,640
    75th
    $94,880
    90th
    $97,530

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 112% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% above 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
    Ohio $71,320
    Canton-Massillon, OH $64,850
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,370
    Toledo, OH $64,330
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,230

    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
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$42,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Cleveland, OH is 18.1% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,170 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,900.