Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,090 | $71,125 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.06 | $34.19 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $83,071.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in Ohio is $77,090, or about $37.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. Ohio is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in Ohio typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 30,450 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $77,090, Ohio offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.