How much does a teacher and instructor make in Columbus?
$43,600a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $20.96 an hour or $3,633 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.96
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 232 of 244
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,460Median: $43,600Highest 10%: $78,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 25th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| 75th | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| 90th | $78,770 | $37.87 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Dayton, OH | $76,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,670 |
| Cleveland, OH | $55,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,730 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $104,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $101,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,820 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $94,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $84,820 |
| Sociology Teacher | $84,010 |
| History Teacher | $82,440 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $20.96 ($43,600 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $43,600 against $66,140 nationally, 34% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,890, so Columbus pays 23% less.
Where does Columbus rank for teacher and instructor pay?
232 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,770 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.