Elementary School Teacher Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median elementary school teacher in the Columbus area earns $78,150 a year, 22% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 1% above the Ohio median ($77,370). Half of the 9,950 elementary school teachers there earn between $61,000 and $100,310.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,760 | $47,680 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $61,000 | $59,960 | $57,710 |
| Median | $78,150 | $77,370 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $100,310 | $82,720 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $102,050 | $99,210 | $104,340 |
| Average | $77,060 | $72,740 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 9,950 | 47,870 | 1,388,390 |
Columbus, OH ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Cleveland, OH: $76,470
- 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 Columbus, OH
- Middle School Teacher: $64,410
- High School Teacher: $81,400
- Preschool Teacher: $35,370
- Teaching Assistant: $35,900
- Substitute Teacher: $37,940
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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.