Kindergarten Teachers Salary in Ohio
Also called: Kindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers in Ohio earn a median of $72,570 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($62,680)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,040; the top 10% earn over $97,880. Nationally the range is $46,990 to $101,830.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,370 median in Ohio
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,090 median in Ohio
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800 median in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,590 median in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,180 median in Ohio
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47,190 median in Ohio
Kindergarten Teachers pay in Ohio
How much do kindergarten teachers make in Ohio?
The median is $72,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,040 and the top 10% earn over $97,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for kindergarten teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+16% vs. the national median of $62,680). Living costs are not included.