How much does a special education teacher make in Ohio?
$74,590a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Ohio. That is $35.86 an hour or $6,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.86
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $74,590Highest 10%: $98,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $74,590 | $35.86 | |
| 75th | $86,150 | $41.42 | |
| 90th | $98,120 | $47.17 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $79,890 |
| Dayton, OH | $76,600 |
| Mansfield, OH | $72,830 |
| Springfield, OH | $72,750 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,090 |
| Toledo, OH | $62,670 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,420 |
| Canton, OH | $61,280 |
| Akron, OH | $59,690 |
| Youngstown, OH | $58,040 |
| Wheeling, WV | $57,900 |
| Weirton, WV | $57,880 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
| 15. Michigan | $76,040 |
| 16. Illinois | $74,730 |
| 17. Ohio | $74,590 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,440 |
| 19. Vermont | $73,110 |
| 20. Georgia | $70,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $35.86 ($74,590 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $74,590 against $66,810 nationally, 12% 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?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $79,890 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.