How much does a special education teacher make in Ohio?
$73,970a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Ohio. That is $35.56 an hour or $6,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.56
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,870Median: $73,970Highest 10%: $99,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| Median | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| 75th | $82,010 | $39.43 | |
| 90th | $99,490 | $47.83 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Akron, OH | $76,760 |
| Springfield, OH | $76,580 |
| Columbus, OH | $75,710 |
| Dayton, OH | $75,240 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,630 |
| Canton, OH | $72,440 |
| Youngstown, OH | $70,780 |
| Toledo, OH | $64,580 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,430 |
| Lima, OH | $64,020 |
| Mansfield, OH | $63,400 |
| Wheeling, WV | $62,200 |
| Weirton, WV | $62,020 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 14. Michigan | $74,600 |
| 15. Colorado | $74,290 |
| 16. Vermont | $74,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $73,970 |
| 18. Georgia | $72,880 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $72,680 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $35.56 ($73,970 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $73,970 against $65,120 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Ohio rank for special education teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays special education teachers the most?
Akron, OH, with a median of $76,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.