How much does a teacher and instructor make in Cleveland?
$55,870a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $26.86 an hour or $4,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.86
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 162 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,250Median: $55,870Highest 10%: $84,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,250 | $11.66 | |
| 25th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| Median | $55,870 | $26.86 | |
| 75th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 90th | $84,910 | $40.82 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Dayton, OH | $76,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,670 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,730 |
| Columbus, OH | $43,600 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $26.86 ($55,870 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $55,870 against $66,140 nationally, 16% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,890, so Cleveland pays 2% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for teacher and instructor pay?
162 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,910 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.