Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Ohio
$73,730avg. a year
Annual salary · 10,580 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Ohio earn an average of $73,730 a year. That is $3,530 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH at $79,270.
$76,180Median pay
$73,730Average yearly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#23Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
1620 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$79,270
a year
21,690 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$77,600
a year
3880 jobs
Akron, OH
$76,000
a year
42,170 jobs
Columbus, OH
$72,690
a year
5420 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$71,980
a year
61,720 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$71,730
a year
7150 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$71,260
a year
8620 jobs
Toledo, OH
$71,240
a year
980 jobs
Lima, OH
$70,790
a year
10290 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$68,870
a year
11130 jobs
Springfield, OH
$68,680
a year
12150 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$67,110
a year
1370 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$61,260
a year
1490 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$58,980
a year
15220 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$57,780
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio special education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Ohio highlighted · tap a state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,260 | – |
| Ohio | $73,730 | – |
| Michigan | $77,810 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $76,080 | – |
| Indiana | $65,450 | – |
| Kentucky | $60,910 | – |
| West Virginia | $56,350 | – |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72,740
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,110
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,280
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,500
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71,630
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,000
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Ohio?
The average is $73,730 a year, and the median is $76,180. That is $3,530 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH ($79,270), followed by Cleveland, OH ($77,600). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($57,780).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #23 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2058. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.