How much does an economics teacher make in Columbus?
$127,400a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $61.26 an hour or $10,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.26
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,540Median: $127,400Highest 10%: $168,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| Median | $127,400 | $61.26 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.80 | |
| 90th | $168,900 | $81.20 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Cleveland, OH | $102,700 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $104,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| 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 an economics teacher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $61.26 ($127,400 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $127,400 against $123,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $105,900, so Columbus pays 20% more.
Where does Columbus rank for economics teacher pay?
31 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,900 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.