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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$85,780
- Akron$80,340
- Cleveland$79,810
- Dayton$77,800
- Canton$77,140
- Toledo$76,200
- Sandusky$75,880
- Lima$72,990
- Cincinnati$72,370
- Youngstown$71,200
- Mansfield$70,080
- Springfield$69,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $85,780 | $81,400 | $62,560 | $65,108 | 95 |
| Akron | $80,340 | $81,820 | $62,810 | $61,567 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $79,810 | $79,610 | $61,430 | $61,228 | 94 |
| Dayton | $77,800 | $78,970 | $60,540 | $59,920 | 93 |
| Canton | $77,140 | $77,690 | $59,000 | $59,490 | 89 |
| Toledo | $76,200 | $77,930 | $58,820 | $58,878 | 91 |
| Sandusky | $75,880 | $77,160 | $58,930 | $59,619 | 89 |
| Lima | $72,990 | $75,760 | $57,990 | $57,519 | 90 |
| Cincinnati | $72,370 | $66,190 | $59,420 | $56,892 | 95 |
| Youngstown | $71,200 | $74,720 | $56,360 | $55,445 | 87 |
| Mansfield | $70,080 | $73,490 | $50,840 | $55,069 | 89 |
| Springfield | $69,020 | $63,030 | $51,470 | $54,273 | 90 |
*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.
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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 25-2031.
- 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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