How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Columbus?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $49.80 an hour or $8,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.80
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 79
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,740Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,740 | $36.89 | |
| 25th | $81,870 | $39.36 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.80 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.48 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Cleveland, OH | $94,990 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $94,870 |
| Dayton, OH | $56,830 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $104,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $101,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,820 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $94,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $84,820 |
| Sociology Teacher | $84,010 |
| History Teacher | $82,440 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $49.80 ($103,600 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $103,600 against $65,030 nationally, 59% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $86,560, so Columbus pays 20% more.
Where does Columbus rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
4 of 79 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.