How much does a special education teacher make in Ohio?
$60,700a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Ohio. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,630Median: $60,700Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,630 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| Median | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $81,950 | $39.40 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.84 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Akron, OH | $100,700 |
| Dayton, OH | $79,370 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $73,220 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,290 |
| Canton, OH | $60,330 |
| Cleveland, OH | $58,900 |
| Youngstown, OH | $35,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 22. Missouri | $62,250 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $61,720 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $60,870 |
| 25. Ohio | $60,700 |
| 26. Maine | $60,680 |
| 27. North Carolina | $60,180 |
| 28. Arizona | $60,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $29.18 ($60,700 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $60,700 against $64,830 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for special education teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in Ohio pays special education teachers the most?
Akron, OH, with a median of $100,700 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.