Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Akron, OH
- Middle 50%
- $62,380–$89,930
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #44 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Akron, OH metro earn a median of $76,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 540 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 4% above the OH statewide median of $73,970. It ranks #44 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $76,590 |
| Columbus, OH | $75,710 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $75,240 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,630 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $72,440 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $70,780 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $69,840 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $66,760 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Akron?
The BLS median is $76,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 540 jobs pay between $62,380 and $89,930. The 10th percentile is $46,330 and the 90th is $100,210.
Is Akron a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 4% above the OH statewide median of $73,970. It ranks #44 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.