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

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $79,610 a year. About 8,560 people work in this job there.

$79,610Median yearly pay
$61,430–$99,960Middle half of workers, yearly
8,560People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($78,800).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$48,430
25% of workers$61,430
Half of workers (median)$79,610
75% of workers$99,960
90% of workers$106,040

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Akron$81,8203,960
Columbus$81,4009,210
Cleveland (this page)$79,6108,560
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$78,9703,040
Toledo$77,9303,080
Canton-Massillon$77,6901,630
Sandusky$77,160550
Lima$75,760380
Youngstown-Warren$74,7201,570
Mansfield$73,490620
Cincinnati$66,1908,450
Springfield$63,030470

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,580
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,470
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,890
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,900
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,350
Tutors$42,950
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,520

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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.