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How much does a special education teacher make in Cincinnati?

$73,220a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $35.20 an hour or $6,102 a month.

Hourly
$35.20
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
39 of 97
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,750Median: $73,220Highest 10%: $103,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,750$23.92
25th$60,750$29.21
Median$73,220$35.20
75th$84,100$40.43
90th$103,300$49.65

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Akron, OH$100,700
Dayton, OH$79,370
Columbus, OH$61,290
Cleveland, OH$58,900
Youngstown, OH$35,400
Special Education Teacher salary in Ohio Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engineering Teacher$102,400
Law Teacher$101,700
Business Teacher$94,960
Career/Technical Education Teacher$94,870
Computer Science Teacher$93,730
Mathematical Science Teacher$82,080
Political Science Teacher$80,360
Special Education Teacher$80,110
Career/Technical Education Teacher$80,060
Chemistry Teacher$79,840
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $35.20 ($73,220 a year).

Do special education teachers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

Yes: $73,220 against $64,830 nationally, 13% more.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $60,700, so Cincinnati pays 21% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for special education teacher pay?

39 of 97 metro areas with data.

How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,300 or more.

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.