Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Ohio

$30,323 $98,408
10th pct Median: $57,214 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$30,323
25th Percentile$41,194
50th (Median)$57,214
75th Percentile$78,955
90th (Top Earners)$98,408
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Ohio median salary of $57,214 for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education has the purchasing power of approximately $62,054 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Ohio's lower cost of living (COL index: 92.2) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make in Ohio?
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Ohio earn a median annual salary of $57,214 per year ($27.51/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $61,520.
Is Ohio a good state for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
Ohio pays slightly below the national average for kindergarten teachers, except special education. Cost of living in Ohio is lower average (COL index: 92.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Ohio?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 92.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $57,214 salary in Ohio has the purchasing power of approximately $62,054 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Ohio increase real purchasing power.
How does Ohio compare to neighboring states for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Ohio

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
6 Psychiatrists $232,312
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $226,306
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $222,456
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Ohio

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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