Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $73,970 a year. About 9,550 people work in this job there.

$73,970Median yearly pay
$58,780–$82,010Middle half of workers, yearly
9,550People in this job in Ohio

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Ohio ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Ohio

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,870
25% of workers$58,780
Half of workers (median)$73,970
75% of workers$82,010
90% of workers$99,490

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Akron$76,760540
Springfield$76,580110
Columbus$75,7102,330
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$75,240430
Cleveland$73,630810
Canton-Massillon$72,440290
Youngstown-Warren$70,780260
Toledo$64,580790
Cincinnati$64,4302,020
Lima$64,020140
Mansfield$63,40070

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,370
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,090
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,180
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,180
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,590
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,230
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,570

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.