Average Teacher Salary in Cleveland, OH

The average Teacher in Cleveland, OH earns $80,580 per year. See how this compares to the national average and what it means for your budget.

Average Salary
$80580
Median Salary
$81080
vs. National
9.2% above

What Teachers actually earn in Cleveland

The spread from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th), from BLS wage data.

10th (entry) $48770
25th $62470
Median $81080
75th $98590
90th (top) $102610

10010 Teachers employed in the Cleveland metro.

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What you earn (or want to compare)

Cleveland at a glance

The salary for a Teacher in Cleveland sits roughly in line with what you’d expect nationally. It’s neither a goldmine nor a struggle – a solid, middle-of-the-road figure.

The cost of living in Cleveland sits near the middle of the pack. Your salary stretches reasonably well here – not extravagantly, but comfortably enough to build savings if you’re disciplined.

Career growth for Teachers in Cleveland

The gap between entry-level and senior Teachers in Cleveland is significant. If you’re early in your career, focus on skills that push you toward the upper percentiles. The return on that investment is measurable.

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