Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $75,710 a year. About 2,330 people work in this job there.

$75,710Median yearly pay

$60,520–$98,690Middle half of workers, yearly

2,330People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 2% higher than the Ohio median ($73,970).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Columbus (OH)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,380
25% of workers	$60,520
Half of workers (median)	$75,710
75% of workers	$98,690
90% of workers	$103,570

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Akron	$76,760	540
Springfield	$76,580	110
Columbus (this page)	$75,710	2,330
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$75,240	430
Cleveland	$73,630	810
Canton-Massillon	$72,440	290
Youngstown-Warren	$70,780	260
Toledo	$64,580	790
Cincinnati	$64,430	2,020
Lima	$64,020	140
Mansfield	$63,400	70

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 Columbus (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$78,150
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$81,400
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,410
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$35,370
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,860
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$61,420

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