Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,950 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Columbus earn between $49,170 and $84,450.
- $42K10th
- $49K25th
- $63KMedian
- $84K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,810 | $5,818 | $33.56 |
| Median | $62,690 | $5,224 | $30.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,170 | $4,098 | $23.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,450 | $7,038 | $40.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Columbus vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Columbus earn about the same as the Ohio average ($67,940) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $69,810 | $62,690 | $41,580 | $112,950 | 530 |
| Ohio | $67,940 | $60,600 | $40,520 | $98,990 | 3,440 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $69,810, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $54,718 a year, or $4,560 a month and $2,105 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Columbus a good place for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $69,810 buys what about $73,123 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 10 Ohio metro areas for this job; Lima pays the most ($82,460).
- Lima$82,460
- Canton$76,120
- Toledo$75,660
- Columbus$69,810
- Mansfield$68,480
- Dayton$66,260
- Akron$65,820
- Cleveland$65,580
- Cincinnati$60,490
- Youngstown$60,110
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Columbus: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in Columbus?
$33.56 an hour on average, and $30.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Columbus?
About $54,718 a year ($4,560 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,810. Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); 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, postsecondary earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
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 25-1194; area Columbus, OH (18140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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