Middle School Teacher Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median middle school teacher in the Columbus area earns $64,410 a year, about the same as the U.S. median ($64,370) and 16% below the Ohio median ($77,090). Half of the 6,640 middle school teachers there earn between $48,850 and $102,460.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,300 | $46,040 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $48,850 | $55,620 | $58,530 |
| Median | $64,410 | $77,090 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $102,460 | $93,520 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $103,080 | $101,940 | $102,540 |
| Average | $73,150 | $73,280 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 6,640 | 30,450 | 620,090 |
Columbus, OH ranks 29th 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
- Cleveland, OH: $80,580
- Cincinnati, OH: $67,180
- 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 Columbus, OH
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,150
- 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.