Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ohio

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $88,230 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($73,350), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary average at $83,960 and the median at $80,060 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,330.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$88,230
Cincinnati$73,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$88,230	$81,670	$61,470	$66,703	94
Cincinnati	$73,350	$76,200	$22,260	$57,536	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1062.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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