Elementary School Teacher Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median elementary school teacher in the Cleveland area earns $76,470 a year, 20% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 1% below the Ohio median ($77,370). Half of the 5,460 elementary school teachers there earn between $59,960 and $96,070.
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,900 | $47,680 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $59,960 | $59,960 | $57,710 |
| Median | $76,470 | $77,370 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $96,070 | $82,720 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $98,750 | $99,210 | $104,340 |
| Average | $73,140 | $72,740 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 5,460 | 47,870 | 1,388,390 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Columbus, OH: $78,150
- Cincinnati, OH: $64,740
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
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Similar jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Middle School Teacher: $80,580
- High School Teacher: $79,610
- Preschool Teacher: $35,520
- Teaching Assistant: $37,380
- Substitute Teacher: $34,080
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.