How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Columbus?
$79,470a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $38.21 an hour or $6,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.21
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,400Median: $79,470Highest 10%: $100,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,400 | $24.71 | |
| 25th | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| Median | $79,470 | $38.21 | |
| 75th | $97,220 | $46.74 | |
| 90th | $100,700 | $48.42 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Cleveland, OH | $82,080 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $38.21 ($79,470 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $79,470 against $62,680 nationally, 27% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,570, so Columbus pays 10% more.
Where does Columbus rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
44 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,700 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.