Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,510 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $96,440
Employed locally 320
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $55,320
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $81,810
    90th
    $96,440

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,010
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,390
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,780
    Tutors $53,100
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eastern Ohio is 7.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,320.