Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Columbus, OH
- Middle 50%
- $60,520–$98,690
- vs U.S. median
- +16%
- Metro rank
- #49 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $75,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,330 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 2% above the OH statewide median of $73,970. It ranks #49 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,330 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 |
|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $76,760 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $76,590 |
| 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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RELATED JOBS IN COLUMBUS
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $78,150 · 9,950 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $81,400 · 9,210 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $64,410 · 6,640 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $35,370 · 4,890 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary Schoolmedian $72,860 · 2,170 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, Middle Schoolmedian $61,420 · 1,370 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $75,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,330 jobs pay between $60,520 and $98,690. The 10th percentile is $49,380 and the 90th is $103,570.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 16% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 2% above the OH statewide median of $73,970. It ranks #49 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.