How much does a teacher and instructor make in Ohio?
$56,890a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Ohio. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $56,890Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| Median | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $76,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,670 |
| Cleveland, OH | $55,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,730 |
| Columbus, OH | $43,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $58,420 |
| 33. Kentucky | $58,200 |
| 34. Ohio | $56,890 |
| 35. Utah | $56,280 |
| 36. Missouri | $55,870 |
| 37. Arizona | $55,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $27.35 ($56,890 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $56,890 against $66,140 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Ohio rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Ohio ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays teacher and instructors the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $76,150 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.