Preschool Teacher Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median preschool teacher in the Columbus area earns $35,370 a year, 7% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Ohio median ($35,180). Half of the 4,890 preschool teachers there earn between $29,880 and $36,720.
Median $35,370
10th: $27,61090th: $43,990
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,610 | $27,260 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $29,880 | $29,530 | $34,530 |
| Median | $35,370 | $35,180 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $36,720 | $37,280 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $43,990 | $48,240 | $61,390 |
| Average | $34,960 | $36,500 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 4,890 | 19,840 | 478,780 |
Columbus, OH ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Cleveland, OH: $35,520
- Cincinnati, OH: $35,430
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,150
- High School Teacher: $81,400
- Middle School Teacher: $64,410
- 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.