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History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$88,400
- Toledo$86,380
- Cleveland$85,260
- Dayton$78,580
- Cincinnati$72,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $88,400 | $82,440 | $63,360 | $66,814 | 95 |
| Toledo | $86,380 | $81,080 | $59,540 | $65,499 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $85,260 | $81,700 | $60,450 | $64,770 | 94 |
| Dayton | $78,580 | $79,810 | $47,070 | $60,428 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $72,440 | $79,620 | $43,320 | $56,938 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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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 25-1125.
- 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.
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