Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Ohio
$78,110avg. a year
Annual salary · 49,540 employed
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ohio earn an average of $78,110 a year. That is $1,790 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $76,320. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $85,780.
$78,800Median pay
$78,110Average yearly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#14Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
19,210 jobs
Columbus, OH
$85,780
a year
23,960 jobs
Akron, OH
$80,340
a year
38,560 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$79,810
a year
43,040 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$77,800
a year
51,630 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$77,140
a year
63,080 jobs
Toledo, OH
$76,200
a year
7550 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$75,880
a year
8380 jobs
Lima, OH
$72,990
a year
98,450 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$72,370
a year
101,570 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$71,200
a year
11620 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$70,080
a year
12470 jobs
Springfield, OH
$69,020
a year
13920 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$62,120
a year
14300 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$61,730
a year
15390 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$60,890
a year
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,320 | – |
| Ohio | $78,110 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $77,650 | – |
| Michigan | $71,200 | – |
| Indiana | $67,640 | – |
| Kentucky | $63,450 | – |
| West Virginia | $56,630 | – |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72,740
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,280
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,500
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71,630
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73,730
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,000
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in Ohio?
The average is $78,110 a year, and the median is $78,800. That is $1,790 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $76,320.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($85,780), followed by Akron, OH ($80,340). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Wheeling, WV-OH ($60,890).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #14 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.