Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Ohio
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Ohio earn a median of $76,180 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,580
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,800; the top 10% earn over $100,400. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,590 median in Ohio
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,370 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
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,700 median in Ohio
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47,190 median in Ohio
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Ohio
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Ohio?
The median is $76,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,800 and the top 10% earn over $100,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.