How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Cleveland?
$64,340a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $30.93 an hour or $5,362 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.93
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,300Median: $64,340Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,300 | $12.16 | |
| 25th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $64,340 | $30.93 | |
| 75th | $81,530 | $39.20 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.91 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Dayton, OH | $78,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,020 |
| Toledo, OH | $77,340 |
| Lima, OH | $77,210 |
| Columbus, OH | $74,940 |
| Akron, OH | $65,700 |
| Weirton, WV | $60,290 |
| Huntington, WV | $59,110 |
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 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,080 |
| Art | $81,810 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $81,800 |
| History Teacher | $81,700 |
| Area | $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $30.93 ($64,340 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $64,340 against $77,640 nationally, 17% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $75,680, so Cleveland pays 15% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
113 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,500 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.