SOC 25-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School — Columbus
Columbus, OH · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Columbus, OH is $103,580 per year, well above the national median of $65,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Columbus, OH is $103,580 per year, well above the national median of $65,030. The gap of 59.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $81,870 and $104,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,740 and the ninetieth at $119,550.
Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $94,990. Of the 611 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 74th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,740 | +18.0% |
| 25th | $81,870 | +25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $103,580 | +59.3% |
| 75th | $104,010 | +59.9% |
| 90th | $119,550 | +83.8% |
| Mean | $96,230 | +48.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $94,990 | — | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $94,870 | 90 | |
| 3 | Dayton | $56,830 | 70 | |
| 4 | Toledo | $46,990 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $103,580 goes as far as $111,616 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 71.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,616US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,580 a year, 59.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,740 to $119,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $94,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Columbus, OH?
The median annual wage is $103,580, 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 $65,030, so pay in Columbus, OH is 59.3% higher. 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 $119,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,740 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 $94,990 per year.
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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