Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $72,860 a year. About 2,170 people work in this job there.

$72,860Median yearly pay

$53,180–$85,590Middle half of workers, yearly

2,170People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). It is 4% lower than the Ohio median ($76,180).

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Columbus (OH)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$39,910
25% of workers	$53,180
Half of workers (median)	$72,860
75% of workers	$85,590
90% of workers	$101,920

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Cleveland	$79,900	1,690
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$79,140	620
Akron	$77,780	880
Toledo	$75,230	620
Lima	$74,270	80
Sandusky	$73,920	150
Canton-Massillon	$73,540	420
Columbus (this page)	$72,860	2,170
Youngstown-Warren	$71,570	290
Mansfield	$69,480	150
Cincinnati	$64,680	1,720
Springfield	$63,680	130

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 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
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$61,420
Tutors	$39,820
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,410
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$35,370
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$75,710

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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.