Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Columbus, OH
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $35,370 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,890 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the OH statewide median of $35,180. It ranks #210 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,890 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION PAY IN OTHER OH METROS
- Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $35,900
- Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $35,670
- Cleveland, OHmedian $35,520
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-INmedian $35,430
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHmedian $35,050
- Akron, OHmedian $34,490
- North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)median $34,060
- West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $33,960
Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $35,370 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,890 jobs pay between $29,880 and $36,720. The 10th percentile is $27,610 and the 90th is $43,990.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the OH statewide median of $35,180. It ranks #210 of 357 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.