Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $80,580 a year. About 6,750 people work in this job there.

$80,580Median yearly pay
$62,080–$99,710Middle half of workers, yearly
6,750People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is 5% higher than the Ohio median ($77,090).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,040
25% of workers$62,080
Half of workers (median)$80,580
75% of workers$99,710
90% of workers$101,920

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland (this page)$80,5806,750
Akron$76,4601,040
Canton-Massillon$76,000900
Springfield$75,230390
Toledo$75,1301,370
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$74,4202,280
Mansfield$73,710400
Lima$73,060320
Youngstown-Warren$72,8501,060
Cincinnati$67,1804,480
Columbus$64,4106,640

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

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,610
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,470
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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