SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Dayton, OH comes to $74,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,370 by 15.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Dayton, OH comes to $74,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,370 by 15.6%. Pay ranges from under $47,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,610 to $84,570.
Employment stands at 2,280, or 6.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $80,580. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 162nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $57,610 | −10.5% |
| Median (50th) | $74,420 | +15.6% |
| 75th | $84,570 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $95,730 | +48.7% |
| Mean | $71,340 | +10.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $80,580 | 6,750 | |
| 2 | Akron | $76,460 | 1,040 | |
| 3 | Canton | $76,000 | 900 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $75,230 | 390 | |
| 5 | Toledo | $75,130 | 1,370 | |
| 6 | Mansfield | $73,710 | 400 | |
| 7 | Lima | $73,060 | 320 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $72,850 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Cincinnati | $67,180 | 4,480 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $64,410 | 6,640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dayton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $74,420 goes as far as $80,194 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,194US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,420 a year, 15.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,840 to $95,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $80,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Dayton, OH?
The median annual wage is $74,420, 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 $64,370, so pay in Dayton, OH is 15.6% 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 Dayton, OH earns more than $95,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,840 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 $80,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,280 jobs in this occupation in Dayton, 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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