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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Ohio
- Toledo$75,920
- Akron$75,670
- Cleveland$70,980
- Columbus$70,630
- Cincinnati$64,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $75,920 | $64,880 | $50,130 | $58,696 | 91 |
| Akron | $75,670 | $63,390 | $52,780 | $58,533 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $70,980 | $60,990 | $50,360 | $55,480 | 94 |
| Columbus | $70,630 | $61,390 | $47,700 | $55,252 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $64,190 | $61,450 | $22,260 | $51,278 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Toledo'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.
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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 25-1081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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