How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Cleveland?
$82,080a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $39.46 an hour or $6,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.46
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,860Median: $82,080Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,860 | $24.93 | |
| 25th | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| 75th | $96,070 | $46.19 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.93 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Columbus, OH | $79,470 |
| Dayton, OH | $75,920 |
| Akron, OH | $66,240 |
| Youngstown, OH | $63,730 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,150 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,520 |
| Canton, OH | $59,680 |
| Huntington, WV | $58,200 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $102,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,410 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $94,990 |
| Engineering Teacher | $84,640 |
| Art | $81,810 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $81,800 |
| History Teacher | $81,700 |
| Area | $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $39.46 ($82,080 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $82,080 against $62,680 nationally, 31% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,570, so Cleveland pays 13% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
34 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,800 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.