How much does a preschool teacher make in Springfield?
$33,410a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $16.06 an hour or $2,784 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.06
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 291 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $33,410Highest 10%: $57,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $28,540 | $13.72 | |
| Median | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 75th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| 90th | $57,860 | $27.82 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| 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 |
| Wheeling, WV | $32,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,850 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,790 |
| Canton, OH | $29,530 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,450 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,620 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,320 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $76,590 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,580 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,230 |
| Special Education Teacher | $72,750 |
| Special Education Teacher | $63,680 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $63,030 |
| Tutor | $50,600 |
| Teaching Assistant | $36,480 |
| Substitute Teacher | $34,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $16.06 ($33,410 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $33,410 against $38,140 nationally, 12% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,180, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for preschool teacher pay?
291 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,860 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.