Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Cincinnati

$64,740

Local median annual wage in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Middle half of earners roughly $50,270 to $81,280.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+1.2%
US median
$63,970
Cost of living (95.4) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
95.4
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$50,270 to $81,280
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
9,150
Job code
25-2021

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Cincinnati pay a median $64,740 (May 2025), 1.2% above the US median of $63,970. At local prices (index 95.4), that median buys about what $67,862 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$64,740 in Cincinnati buys about what $67,862 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 95.4, 2024). Housing & rent index is 87.6 vs overall 95.4 (US average = 100, 2024).

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Cincinnati $64,740 $50,270 to $81,280 95.4
Columbus $78,150 $61,000 to $100,310 95.5
San Francisco $101,860 $78,460 to $122,120 115.6
Tulsa $48,220 $46,890 to $59,060 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Cincinnati?
The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $64,740 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Cincinnati pay compare to the US median for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Local median pay is 1.2% above the national median of $63,970.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Cincinnati is 95.4 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $64,740 has about the same buying power as $67,862 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.