Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $78,550 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $101,080
Employed locally 210
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $78,550
    75th
    $85,190
    90th
    $101,080

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 113% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 13% 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,640
    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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $68,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,970
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Dayton, OH is 21.1% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.