How much does a preschool teacher make in Ohio?
$35,180a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Ohio. That is $16.91 an hour or $2,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.91
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,260Median: $35,180Highest 10%: $48,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,260 | $13.11 | |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $48,240 | $23.19 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $35,520 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $35,430 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,370 |
| Dayton, OH | $35,050 |
| Akron, OH | $34,490 |
| Sandusky, OH | $33,630 |
| Toledo, OH | $33,580 |
| Lima, OH | $33,480 |
| Springfield, OH | $33,410 |
| Wheeling, WV | $32,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,850 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,790 |
| Canton, OH | $29,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,450 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 36. Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| 37. Florida | $35,860 |
| 38. North Carolina | $35,710 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,180 |
| 40. Utah | $35,010 |
| 41. South Carolina | $34,500 |
| 42. Tennessee | $34,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $16.91 ($35,180 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $35,180 against $38,140 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Ohio rank for preschool teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays preschool teachers the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $35,520 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.