How much does a secondary school teacher make in Ohio?
$78,800a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Ohio. That is $37.88 an hour or $6,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.88
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,370Median: $78,800Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| Median | $78,800 | $37.88 | |
| 75th | $97,520 | $46.88 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.59 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Akron, OH | $81,820 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,400 |
| Cleveland, OH | $79,610 |
| Dayton, OH | $78,970 |
| Toledo, OH | $77,930 |
| Canton, OH | $77,690 |
| Sandusky, OH | $77,160 |
| Lima, OH | $75,760 |
| Youngstown, OH | $74,720 |
| Mansfield, OH | $73,490 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,190 |
| Springfield, OH | $63,030 |
| Huntington, WV | $61,300 |
| Wheeling, WV | $61,210 |
| Weirton, WV | $59,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 9. Illinois | $79,990 |
| 10. Alaska | $79,650 |
| 11. Oregon | $79,570 |
| 12. Ohio | $78,800 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $78,800 |
| 14. Maryland | $78,670 |
| 15. Delaware | $77,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $37.88 ($78,800 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $78,800 against $72,040 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Ohio rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays secondary school teachers the most?
Akron, OH, with a median of $81,820 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.