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

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $64,410 a year. About 6,640 people work in this job there.

$64,410Median yearly pay
$48,850–$102,460Middle half of workers, yearly
6,640People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($64,370). It is 16% lower than the Ohio median ($77,090).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,300
25% of workers$48,850
Half of workers (median)$64,410
75% of workers$102,460
90% of workers$103,080

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$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 (this page)$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 Columbus (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,150
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,400
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72,860
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61,420
Tutors$39,820
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,370
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75,710

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