Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $74,450 +7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $95,920
Employed locally 750
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $56,750
    50th (median)
    $74,450
    75th
    $84,420
    90th
    $95,920

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $79,180
    Cleveland, OH $76,360
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $76,300
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Ohio $74,420
    Mansfield, OH $74,410

    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
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $81,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Akron, OH is 7% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,750.