How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Dayton?
$75,920a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,020Median: $75,920Highest 10%: $92,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 25th | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| Median | $75,920 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $79,950 | $38.44 | |
| 90th | $92,820 | $44.63 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Cleveland, OH | $82,080 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,470 |
| 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 Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $81,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,360 |
| History Teacher | $79,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,370 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,140 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,970 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,230 |
| Art | $78,140 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,730 |
| Business Teacher | $77,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $36.50 ($75,920 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $75,920 against $62,680 nationally, 21% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,570, so Dayton pays 5% more.
Where does Dayton rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
65 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,820 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.