Special Education Teachers (Middle School) Salary in Ohio
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) in Ohio earn a median of $74,590 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($66,810)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,540
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,630; the top 10% earn over $98,120. Nationally the range is $49,420 to $102,510.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,370 median in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,180 median in Ohio
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,570 median in Ohio
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800 median in Ohio
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,090 median in Ohio
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47,190 median in Ohio
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) pay in Ohio
How much do special education teachers (middle school) make in Ohio?
The median is $74,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,630 and the top 10% earn over $98,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for special education teachers (middle school)?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $66,810). Living costs are not included.