Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Cleveland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,060 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Cleveland earn between $48,840 and $81,870.
- $41K10th
- $49K25th
- $60KMedian
- $82K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,580 | $5,465 | $31.53 |
| Median | $59,940 | $4,995 | $28.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,840 | $4,070 | $23.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,870 | $6,822 | $39.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Cleveland vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Cleveland earn 3% less than the Ohio average ($67,940) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $65,580 | $59,940 | $40,560 | $94,060 | 590 |
| Ohio | $67,940 | $60,600 | $40,520 | $98,990 | 3,440 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Cleveland
On the average salary of $65,580, a single filer in Cleveland takes home about $51,873 a year, or $4,323 a month and $1,995 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). 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.
Is Cleveland a good place for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cleveland area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $65,580 buys what about $69,823 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Cleveland ($50,140). A typical home costs $252,210, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Ohio cities
Cleveland ranks 8th of 10 Ohio metro areas for this job; Lima pays the most ($82,460).
- Lima$82,460
- Canton$76,120
- Toledo$75,660
- Columbus$69,810
- Mansfield$68,480
- Dayton$66,260
- Akron$65,820
- Cleveland$65,580
- Cincinnati$60,490
- Youngstown$60,110
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cleveland: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in Cleveland?
$31.53 an hour on average, and $28.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Cleveland?
About $51,873 a year ($4,323 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,580. 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.
Do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Cleveland than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
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 25-1194; area Cleveland, OH (17410). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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