SOC 25-1062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary — Ohio
Ohio · 2 metro areas compared
At $80,060, median pay for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio tracks the national median of $85,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,060, median pay for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio tracks the national median of $85,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,950 to $103,560.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.96 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Ohio ranks number 22nd out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $81,670. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 166th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $62,950 | −26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $80,060 | −5.8% |
| 75th | $103,560 | +21.8% |
| 90th | $131,180 | +54.3% |
| Mean | $83,960 | −1.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $81,670 | 100 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $76,200 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,060 goes as far as $86,272 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,272US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,060 a year, 5.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,990 to $131,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $81,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $80,060, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $85,020, so pay in Ohio is 5.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $131,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cleveland, at $81,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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