Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,420 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, middle school in Cincinnati earn between $92,040 and $123,420.
- $76K10th
- $92K25th
- $95KMedian
- $123K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,390 | $8,199 | — |
| Median | $94,870 | $7,906 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,040 | $7,670 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,420 | $10,285 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, middle school in Cincinnati earn 18% more than the Ohio average ($83,370) and 37% more than the U.S. average ($71,590). At the median the gap is +46% against the U.S. median of $65,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $98,390 | $94,870 | $76,430 | $123,420 | 90 |
| Ohio | $83,370 | $86,560 | $49,780 | $114,610 | 590 |
| United States | $71,590 | $65,030 | $49,200 | $101,890 | 16,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $98,390, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $74,006 a year, or $6,167 a month and $2,846 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $75,126 | $6,260 |
| Working in KY | $74,721 | $6,227 |
| Working in OH | $74,006 | $6,167 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for career/technical education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $98,390 buys what about $103,167 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 1st of 5 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, middle school
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,720).
- Seattle, WA$105,720
- New York, NY$103,430
- Portland, OR$102,060
- Bridgeport, CT$100,630
- Cincinnati, OH$98,390
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Cincinnati: questions
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, middle school salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, middle school take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $74,006 a year ($6,167 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,390. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do career/technical education teachers, middle school earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,590).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2023; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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