Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,180 or more. The middle half of secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) in Springfield earn between $51,470 and $78,650.
- $47K10th
- $51K25th
- $63KMedian
- $79K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,020 | $5,752 | — |
| Median | $63,030 | $5,252 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,470 | $4,289 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,650 | $6,554 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Springfield vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) in Springfield earn 12% less than the Ohio average ($78,110) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($76,320). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $72,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $69,020 | $63,030 | $46,530 | $94,180 | 470 |
| Ohio | $78,110 | $78,800 | $48,370 | $103,150 | 49,540 |
| United States | $76,320 | $72,040 | $48,780 | $107,600 | 1,065,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $69,020, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $54,273 a year, or $4,523 a month and $2,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $69,020 buys what about $76,280 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($45,470). A typical home costs $202,802, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other Ohio cities
Springfield ranks 12th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($85,780).
All Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education)
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,470).
- San Francisco, CA$119,470
- San Diego, CA$116,110
- San Jose, CA$111,240
- Napa, CA$107,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$107,640
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Springfield: questions
What is the entry-level secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) take-home pay in Springfield?
About $54,273 a year ($4,523 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,020. Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($76,320).
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; area Springfield, OH (44220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); 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 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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