Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $64,040 +3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $93,380
Employed locally 250
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $64,040
    75th
    $83,920
    90th
    $93,380

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 7% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,820
    Ohio $62,820

    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
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.