Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $100,650 +61.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,380
90th percentile $136,140
Employed locally 60
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,380
    25th
    $56,520
    50th (median)
    $100,650
    75th
    $136,130
    90th
    $136,140

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 141% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $85,200

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $80,090
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $70,790
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,500
    Cleveland, OH $64,040
    Columbus, OH $62,820
    Ohio $62,820

    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, Preschool make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Akron, OH is 61.8% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $51,380 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,520.