How much does a teacher and instructor make in Dayton?
$76,150a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $36.61 an hour or $6,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.61
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,780Median: $76,150Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $76,150 | $36.61 | |
| 75th | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.81 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Huntington, WV | $63,670 |
| Cleveland, OH | $55,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,730 |
| Columbus, OH | $43,600 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $81,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,360 |
| History Teacher | $79,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,370 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,140 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,970 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,230 |
| Art | $78,140 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,730 |
| Business Teacher | $77,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $36.61 ($76,150 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $76,150 against $66,140 nationally, 15% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,890, so Dayton pays 34% more.
Where does Dayton rank for teacher and instructor pay?
67 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 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.