Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Columbus, OH
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $78,150 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,950 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 1% above the OH statewide median of $77,370. It ranks #79 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION PAY IN OTHER OH METROS
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHmedian $80,360
- Akron, OHmedian $78,560
- Canton-Massillon, OHmedian $77,940
- Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $77,820
- West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $77,380
- Springfield, OHmedian $77,320
- Cleveland, OHmedian $76,470
- Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $76,340
Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $78,150 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,950 jobs pay between $61,000 and $100,310. The 10th percentile is $48,760 and the 90th is $102,050.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 1% above the OH statewide median of $77,370. It ranks #79 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.