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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in Ohio
- Akron$97,520
- Dayton$76,220
- Cincinnati$74,050
- Columbus$73,120
- Canton$68,590
- Cleveland$64,370
- Youngstown$53,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $97,520 | $100,650 | $56,520 | $72,751 | 93 |
| Dayton | $76,220 | $79,370 | $59,030 | $58,891 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $74,050 | $73,220 | $60,750 | $57,997 | 95 |
| Columbus | $73,120 | $61,290 | $51,020 | $56,873 | 95 |
| Canton | $68,590 | $60,330 | $47,050 | $53,924 | 89 |
| Cleveland | $64,370 | $58,900 | $46,580 | $50,964 | 94 |
| Youngstown | $53,550 | $35,400 | $35,400 | $42,704 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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