SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Columbus
Columbus, OH · 5 metro areas compared
In Columbus, OH the median wage is $80,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Columbus, OH the median wage is $80,670. That is 18.6% lower than the national median of $99,080. Pay ranges from under $38,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $222,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,490 to $133,720.
Employment stands at 750, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Toledo records the highest median at $99,330. Of the 611 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 163rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | −61.0% |
| 25th | $60,490 | −38.9% |
| Median (50th) | $80,670 | −18.6% |
| 75th | $133,720 | +35.0% |
| 90th | $222,830 | +124.9% |
| Mean | $107,200 | +8.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | $99,330 | 280 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $94,960 | 640 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $79,080 | 400 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $77,590 | 300 | |
| 5 | Canton | $73,770 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,670 goes as far as $86,929 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,929US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,670 a year, 18.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,660 to $222,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Toledo, at $99,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Columbus, OH?
The median annual wage is $80,670, 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 $99,080, so pay in Columbus, OH is 18.6% 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 Columbus, OH earns more than $222,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,660 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 Toledo, at $99,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, OH. 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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