SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $64,740, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Cincinnati, OH tracks the national median of $63,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,740, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Cincinnati, OH tracks the national median of $63,970 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,270 and $81,280. The lowest tenth earn under $47,790, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,950.
Employment stands at 9,150, or 8.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Dayton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 254th of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,790 | −25.3% |
| 25th | $50,270 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,740 | +1.2% |
| 75th | $81,280 | +27.1% |
| 90th | $98,950 | +54.7% |
| Mean | $71,030 | +11.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $80,360 | 3,430 | |
| 2 | Akron | $78,560 | 2,010 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $78,150 | 9,950 | |
| 4 | Canton | $77,940 | 1,540 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $77,320 | 580 | |
| 6 | Cleveland | $76,470 | 5,460 | |
| 7 | Lima | $75,830 | 540 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $72,560 | 1,780 | |
| 9 | Mansfield | $63,980 | 410 | |
| 10 | Toledo | $63,250 | 3,350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,740 goes as far as $69,763 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,763US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,740 a year, 1.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,790 to $98,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $80,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $64,740, 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 $63,970, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 1.2% 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 Cincinnati, OH earns more than $98,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,790 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 Dayton, at $80,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,150 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, 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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