Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $76,180 a year. About 10,580 people work in this job there.

$76,180Median yearly pay
$58,910–$85,170Middle half of workers, yearly
10,580People in this job in Ohio

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($74,260). Ohio ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Ohio

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,800
25% of workers$58,910
Half of workers (median)$76,180
75% of workers$85,170
90% of workers$100,400

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$79,9001,690
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$79,140620
Akron$77,780880
Toledo$75,230620
Lima$74,27080
Sandusky$73,920150
Canton-Massillon$73,540420
Columbus$72,8602,170
Youngstown-Warren$71,570290
Mansfield$69,480150
Cincinnati$64,6801,720
Springfield$63,680130

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 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
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,590
Tutors$43,610
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,570
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,700
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47,190
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,090

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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.