Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Cleveland, OH
- Middle 50%
- $50,570–$78,940
- vs U.S. median
- +13%
- Metro rank
- #56 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Cleveland, OH metro earn a median of $73,630 a year, based on BLS estimates for 810 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and in line with the OH statewide median of $73,970. It ranks #56 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE810 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 |
| Columbus, OH | $75,710 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $75,240 |
| 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 CLEVELAND
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $76,470 · 5,460 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $79,610 · 8,560 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $80,580 · 6,750 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $35,520 · 3,750 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary Schoolmedian $79,900 · 1,690 jobs
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- Special Education Teachers, Middle Schoolmedian $79,890 · 2,490 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $73,630 a year (May 2025). Half of the 810 jobs pay between $50,570 and $78,940. The 10th percentile is $44,040 and the 90th is $95,980.
Is Cleveland a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 13% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and in line with the OH statewide median of $73,970. It ranks #56 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.