Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $78,070 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $104,220
Employed locally 540
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $61,350
    50th (median)
    $78,070
    75th
    $97,610
    90th
    $104,220

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 114% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $76,830
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,600
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $73,750
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $73,250
    Ohio $65,750
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $63,520

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Cleveland, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Cleveland, OH is 27.1% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,350.