Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $76,360 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $97,880
Employed locally 1,970
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $76,360
    75th
    $92,830
    90th
    $97,880

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 11% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $76,300
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Akron, OH $74,450
    Ohio $74,420
    Mansfield, OH $74,410

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Cleveland?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Cleveland, OH is 9.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.