What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Ohio?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Ohio is $66,790.

How does Ohio compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?

The Ohio median is -1.7% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.

What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Ohio?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $44,550 and the 90th-percentile at $99,740, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Middle School Teachers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Middle School Teachers Salary in Ohio

Median annual$66,790

Mean annual$70,250

Range (10th to 90th)$44,550 to $99,740

Ohio employment26,780

State vs national-1.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Ohio middle school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,020 and $81,910, with a median of $66,790.

Real disclosed salaries

Middle School Teachers in Ohio: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 23 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $57,050. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	16	$57,050
Level II — qualified	5	$55,967
Level III — experienced	1	$65,063

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Middle School Teachers in Ohio. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
NOBLE ACADEMY-CLEVELAND, INC.	MATHEMATICS TEACHER	5	$57,050
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY-CINCINNATI	Mathematics Teacher	4	$56,920
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY, INC.	MATHEMATICS TEACHER	4	$54,900
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER	3	$57,050
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC.	ESL TEACHER	2	$57,050
NOBLE ACADEMY-COLUMBUS	COMPUTER/TECHONOLOGY TEACHER	2	$54,280
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY OF LORAIN, INC.	COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER	1	$57,050
Montessori School of Wooster	Teacher	1	$52,317
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology	Middle School English Language Arts Teacher	1	$41,327

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Mathematics Teacher at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY-CINCINNATI
$46,890
CincinnatiDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-457127
COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
$52,190
CLEVELANDWage Level IDecided Aug 13, 2025I-200-25218-224462
Computer Science Teacher at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY, INC.
$55,520
COLUMBUSWage Level IIDecided Jul 24, 2025I-200-25198-181968
SCIENCE TEACHER at NOBLE ACADEMY-CLEVELAND, INC.
$57,050
EuclidWage Level IDecided May 22, 2025I-200-25135-981463
COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY OF LORAIN, INC.
$57,050
LORAINWage Level IDecided May 2, 2025I-200-25115-905910
MATHEMATICS TEACHER at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY, INC.
$66,750
COLUMBUSWage Level IIDecided Apr 18, 2025I-200-25101-855937
MATHEMATICS TEACHER at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
$57,050
CLEVELANDWage Level IDecided Apr 1, 2025I-200-25084-802576
COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER at HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
$57,050
CLEVELANDWage Level IDecided Mar 19, 2025I-200-25071-768613

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Middle School Teachers pay by experience level in Ohio

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Middle School Teachers specialties in Ohio

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 14 certified offers. The most common variant is MATHEMATICS TEACHER at a median of $57,050.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
MATHEMATICS TEACHER	HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY, INC.	7	$57,050
COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER	HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	7	$57,050

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Ohio over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Ohio2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

English Language
Knowledge
4.6 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.1 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
02
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
06
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
07
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
08
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in Ohio

Metro-level salary data for middle school teachers in major Ohio metropolitan areas.

Cleveland$77,240
Cincinnati$62,300
Columbus$60,720

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in Ohio?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in Ohio is $66,790.
How does Ohio compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?: The Ohio median is -1.7% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.
What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in Ohio?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $44,550 and the 90th-percentile at $99,740, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Middle School Teachers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Middle School Teachers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.