Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Columbus, Ohio

The annual salary statistics of preschool teachers, except special education in Columbus, Ohio is shown in Table 1. The wage data of preschool 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 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Columbus, Ohio

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$25,700
25th Percentile Wage
$28,180
50th Percentile Wage
$29,580
75th Percentile Wage
$34,660
90th Percentile Wage
$38,300

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for preschool 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 $38,300. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $29,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $25,700.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2022)

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

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth10-Year Growth
2022
$29,580
1.79% 25.05%
2021
$29,050
-4.20% -
2020
$30,270
3.27% -
2019
$29,280
8.74% -
2018
$26,720
12.31% -
2017
$23,430
1.02% -
2016
$23,190
-4.05% -
2015
$24,130
1.24% -
2014
$23,830
3.86% -
2013
$22,910
3.23% -
2012
$22,170
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Table 2. Compare Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Columbus with Other Ohio Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $29,580, Columbus is the second highest paying city for preschool teachers, except special education in state of Ohio, following the highest paying city Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary of $30,250). Compared with Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area, the median annual salary of preschool teachers, except special education in Columbus is 2.2 percent (2.2%) lower.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$30,250
Columbus
$29,580
Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor
$29,290
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$29,170
Cincinnati-Middletown
$29,080
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$28,890
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
$28,860
Dayton
$28,500
Lima
$28,200
Toledo
$28,060
Akron
$27,630
Canton-Massillon
$27,430
Springfield
$27,410
Mansfield
$26,960
Sandusky
$24,350

See also: Top paying jobs in Columbus, Ohio.