Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Cleveland

$80,580

Local median annual wage in Cleveland, OH. Middle half of earners roughly $62,080 to $99,710.

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

vs US median
+25.2%
US median
$64,370
Cost of living (93.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
93.9
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.
$62,080 to $99,710
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
6,750
Job code
25-2022

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Cleveland pay a median $80,580 (May 2025), 25.2% above the US median of $64,370. At local prices (index 93.9), that median buys about what $85,815 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$80,580 in Cleveland buys about what $85,815 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 93.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 79.4 vs overall 93.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Cleveland $80,580 $62,080 to $99,710 93.9
Columbia $59,400 $50,130 to $67,140 93.7
San Francisco $81,100 $63,070 to $120,870 115.6
Tulsa $48,850 $46,610 to $60,900 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Cleveland?
The median annual wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Cleveland, OH is $80,580 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Cleveland pay compare to the US median for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
Local median pay is 25.2% above the national median of $64,370.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Cleveland is 93.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $80,580 has about the same buying power as $85,815 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.