Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $60,330 -3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $100,580
Employed locally 30
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $86,100
    90th
    $100,580

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 8% below 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
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $100,650
    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

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $71,520
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Canton?

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

    Is Canton above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Canton, OH is 3% below 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.