Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Columbus, Ohio

The annual salary statistics of kindergarten teachers, except special education in Columbus, Ohio is shown in Table 1. The wage data of kindergarten teachers, except special education in Columbus is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Columbus, Ohio

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,820
25th Percentile Wage
$58,790
50th Percentile Wage
$77,550
75th Percentile Wage
$84,850
90th Percentile Wage
$104,840

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Columbus, Ohio in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $104,840. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $77,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $41,820.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2022)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of kindergarten teachers, except special education from 2012 to 2022.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth10-Year Growth
2022
$77,550
18.54% 30.51%
2021
$63,170
8.72% -
2020
$57,660
5.17% -
2019
$54,680
-0.95% -
2018
$55,200
5.83% -
2017
$51,980
2.33% -
2016
$50,770
-0.08% -
2015
$50,810
-10.33% -
2014
$56,060
-1.03% -
2013
$56,640
4.86% -
2012
$53,890
- -

Table 2. Compare Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Columbus with Other Ohio Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $77,550, Columbus is the highest paying city for kindergarten teachers, except special education in state of Ohio, followed by Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $63,580). In comparison, the median annual salary of kindergarten teachers, except special education in Columbus is 18.0 percent (18.0%) higher than that in Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Columbus
$77,550
Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$63,580
Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor
$61,290
Sandusky
$60,940
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$60,860
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$59,880
Lima
$52,990
Springfield
$49,950
Dayton
$49,500
Cincinnati-Middletown
$49,080
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$47,390
Akron
$46,050
Toledo
$42,920
Canton-Massillon
$41,760
Mansfield
$31,660

See also: Top paying jobs in Columbus, Ohio.