How much does an elementary school teacher make in Ohio?
$77,370a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Ohio. That is $37.20 an hour or $6,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.20
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,680Median: $77,370Highest 10%: $99,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| Median | $77,370 | $37.20 | |
| 75th | $82,720 | $39.77 | |
| 90th | $99,210 | $47.70 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $80,360 |
| Akron, OH | $78,560 |
| Columbus, OH | $78,150 |
| Canton, OH | $77,940 |
| Springfield, OH | $77,320 |
| Cleveland, OH | $76,470 |
| Lima, OH | $75,830 |
| Youngstown, OH | $72,560 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,740 |
| Mansfield, OH | $63,980 |
| Toledo, OH | $63,250 |
| Weirton, WV | $60,670 |
| Wheeling, WV | $58,830 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 8. Alaska | $79,260 |
| 9. New Jersey | $78,200 |
| 10. Maryland | $77,680 |
| 11. Ohio | $77,370 |
| 12. Oregon | $77,130 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,060 |
| 14. Minnesota | $76,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $37.20 ($77,370 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $77,370 against $63,970 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Ohio rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays elementary school teachers the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $80,360 a year.
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.