How much does a Director of Special Education make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Special Education in Columbus, OH is $75,895. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,371 to a high of $104,229, with most professionals earning between $64,629 and $90,726.

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Director of Special Education Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Director of Special Education Salary $54,371 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Director of Special Education Salary $64,629 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Director of Special Education Salary $75,895 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Director of Special Education Salary $90,726 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Director of Special Education Salary $104,229 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
25% $64,629 10% $54,371 90% $104,229 75% $90,726 $75,895 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Counselor - Higher Ed.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Director of Special Education

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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