How much does a special education teacher make in Ohio?
$51,230a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Ohio. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $51,230Highest 10%: $92,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| Median | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $74,700 | $35.91 | |
| 90th | $92,020 | $44.24 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,110 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,120 |
| Columbus, OH | $49,430 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,630 |
| Akron, OH | $39,280 |
| Huntington, WV | $35,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 34. Nebraska | $59,760 |
| 35. Arizona | $59,500 |
| 36. Maine | $56,780 |
| 37. Ohio | $51,230 |
| 38. Missouri | $49,610 |
| 39. Alabama | $49,520 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $24.63 ($51,230 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $51,230 against $76,580 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Ohio rank for special education teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 37 of 42 states.
Which city in Ohio pays special education teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $80,110 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.