How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Ohio?
$72,570a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Ohio. That is $34.89 an hour or $6,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.89
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,040Median: $72,570Highest 10%: $97,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $57,550 | $27.67 | |
| Median | $72,570 | $34.89 | |
| 75th | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| 90th | $97,880 | $47.06 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $82,080 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,470 |
| Dayton, OH | $75,920 |
| Akron, OH | $66,240 |
| Youngstown, OH | $63,730 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,150 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,520 |
| Wheeling, WV | $60,880 |
| Springfield, OH | $60,750 |
| Canton, OH | $59,680 |
| Weirton, WV | $59,160 |
| Huntington, WV | $58,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 10. New Mexico | $74,380 |
| 11. New Jersey | $74,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $74,030 |
| 13. Ohio | $72,570 |
| 14. Oregon | $68,580 |
| 15. Georgia | $65,680 |
| 16. Nevada | $64,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $34.89 ($72,570 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $72,570 against $62,680 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Ohio rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $82,080 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.