Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,770 or more. The middle half of other teachers and instructors in Columbus earn between $38,460 and $57,010.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $57K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,700 | $4,475 | — |
| Median | $43,600 | $3,633 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,460 | $3,205 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,010 | $4,751 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Columbus vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Other teachers and instructors in Columbus earn 15% less than the Ohio average ($62,900) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($73,880). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $66,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $53,700 | $43,600 | $38,460 | $78,770 | n/a |
| Ohio | $62,900 | $56,890 | $30,800 | $100,360 | n/a |
| United States | $73,880 | $66,140 | $37,010 | $118,020 | 113,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $53,700, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $42,951 a year, or $3,579 a month and $1,652 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 other teachers and instructors? 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 $53,700 buys what about $56,249 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 5 Ohio metro areas for this job; Dayton pays the most ($77,790).
- Dayton$77,790
- Youngstown$71,220
- Cincinnati$56,930
- Cleveland$55,150
- Columbus$53,700
Highest-paying cities for other teachers and instructors
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($125,450).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$125,450
- Salinas, CA$123,230
- Providence, RI$116,830
- Napa, CA$101,890
- Baltimore, MD$99,250
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Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Columbus: questions
What is the entry-level other teachers and instructors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other teachers and instructors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $42,951 a year ($3,579 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,700. 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 other teachers and instructors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,880).
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 25-3099; area Columbus, OH (18140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.2%.
- 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.
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