Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $73,130 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,500
90th percentile $97,990
Employed locally 390
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,500
    25th
    $62,150
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $78,910
    90th
    $97,990

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,790
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,030
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,600
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$105,750
    Tutors$64,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southern Ohio is 5.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,500 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,150.