Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Springfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $60,560 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,430
90th percentile $90,520
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,430
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $60,560
    75th
    $78,280
    90th
    $90,520

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 0% 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
    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 Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,710
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,790
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $76,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Springfield, OH is 6.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $43,430 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.