Preschool Teacher Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Ohio
$35,180
$16.91 an hour
10th percentile
$27,260
90th percentile
$48,240
Jobs (wage & salary)
19,840
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Ohio was $35,180 in May 2025, $2,960 (8%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $29,530 (25th percentile) and $37,280 (75th percentile).
Ohio ranks 39 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,260 | $13.11 |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 |
| 50th (median) | $35,180 | $16.91 |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 |
| 90th | $48,240 | $23.19 |
| Mean (average) | $36,500 | $17.55 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Ohio, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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