Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $76,470 a year. About 5,460 people work in this job there.

$76,470Median yearly pay
$59,960–$96,070Middle half of workers, yearly
5,460People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($63,970). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($77,370).

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,900
25% of workers$59,960
Half of workers (median)$76,470
75% of workers$96,070
90% of workers$98,750

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$80,3603,430
Akron$78,5602,010
Columbus$78,1509,950
Canton-Massillon$77,9401,540
Springfield$77,320580
Cleveland (this page)$76,4705,460
Lima$75,830540
Youngstown-Warren$72,5601,780
Cincinnati$64,7409,150
Mansfield$63,980410
Toledo$63,2503,350

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,610
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,580
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,890
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,900
Tutors$42,950
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,520
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,350

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.