Middle School Teacher Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median middle school teacher in the Cleveland area earns $80,580 a year, 25% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 5% above the Ohio median ($77,090). Half of the 6,750 middle school teachers there earn between $62,080 and $99,710.
Median $80,580
10th: $49,04090th: $101,920
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,040 | $46,040 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $62,080 | $55,620 | $58,530 |
| Median | $80,580 | $77,090 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $99,710 | $93,520 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $101,920 | $101,940 | $102,540 |
| Average | $79,960 | $73,280 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 6,750 | 30,450 | 620,090 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $67,180
- Columbus, OH: $64,410
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
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Similar jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,470
- 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.