Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $63,380 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $97,180
Employed locally 2,030
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $46,480
    50th (median)
    $63,380
    75th
    $78,710
    90th
    $97,180

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% below 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
    Akron, OH $74,450
    Ohio $74,420

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Columbus above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Columbus, OH is 8.9% below 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,480.