Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $79,180 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,630
90th percentile $95,940
Employed locally 760
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,630
    25th
    $66,340
    50th (median)
    $79,180
    75th
    $91,080
    90th
    $95,940

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 114% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 14% 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,360
    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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $68,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,970
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Dayton, OH is 13.8% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,630 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,340.