High School Teacher Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median high school teacher in the Cincinnati area earns $66,190 a year, 8% below the U.S. median ($72,040) and 16% below the Ohio median ($78,800). Half of the 8,450 high school teachers there earn between $59,420 and $82,690.
Median $66,190
10th: $48,66090th: $101,150
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,660 | $48,370 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $59,420 | $61,170 | $59,980 |
| Median | $66,190 | $78,800 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $82,690 | $97,520 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $101,150 | $103,150 | $107,600 |
| Average | $72,370 | $78,110 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 8,450 | 49,540 | 1,065,210 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $81,400
- Cleveland, OH: $79,610
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
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Similar jobs in Cincinnati, OH
- Elementary School Teacher: $64,740
- Middle School Teacher: $67,180
- Preschool Teacher: $35,430
- Teaching Assistant: $36,360
- Substitute Teacher: $34,130
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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.