How much does a special education teacher make in Ohio?
$76,180a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Ohio. That is $36.63 an hour or $6,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.63
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,800Median: $76,180Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 25th | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| Median | $76,180 | $36.63 | |
| 75th | $85,170 | $40.95 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.27 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $79,900 |
| Dayton, OH | $79,140 |
| Akron, OH | $77,780 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,230 |
| Lima, OH | $74,270 |
| Sandusky, OH | $73,920 |
| Canton, OH | $73,540 |
| Columbus, OH | $72,860 |
| Youngstown, OH | $71,570 |
| Mansfield, OH | $69,480 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,680 |
| Springfield, OH | $63,680 |
| Weirton, WV | $57,590 |
| Wheeling, WV | $56,890 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 16. Pennsylvania | $77,000 |
| 17. New Mexico | $76,940 |
| 18. Minnesota | $76,600 |
| 19. Ohio | $76,180 |
| 20. Georgia | $74,150 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $69,560 |
| 22. Virginia | $68,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $36.63 ($76,180 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $76,180 against $74,260 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Ohio rank for special education teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays special education teachers the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $79,900 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.