How much does a middle school teacher make in Ohio?
$77,090a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Ohio. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,040Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $55,620 | $26.74 | |
| Median | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $93,520 | $44.96 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $49.01 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $80,580 |
| Akron, OH | $76,460 |
| Canton, OH | $76,000 |
| Springfield, OH | $75,230 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,130 |
| Dayton, OH | $74,420 |
| Mansfield, OH | $73,710 |
| Lima, OH | $73,060 |
| Youngstown, OH | $72,850 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,180 |
| Columbus, OH | $64,410 |
| Wheeling, WV | $60,360 |
| Weirton, WV | $59,220 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 11. Maryland | $78,510 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,350 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,090 |
| 15. Illinois | $76,110 |
| 16. New Mexico | $75,240 |
| 17. Vermont | $73,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $77,090 against $64,370 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Ohio rank for middle school teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays middle school teachers the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $80,580 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.