Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Springfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $73,780 +6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $95,500
Employed locally 120
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $57,970
    50th (median)
    $73,780
    75th
    $80,610
    90th
    $95,500

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 121% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% 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
    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 Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,710
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,790
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $76,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Springfield, OH is 6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,970.