Ohio Teaching Salaries

Ohio Teaching Salaries represent an overall feeling of satisfaction of Ohio's Educational System. Ohio's average teaching salary for 2005 was $48,692, ranking 14^th in the nation.

If you are considering beginning a teaching career in Ohio, make sure your assessment of teaching salaries are correct compared to other professions. There are a few important things to thinkk about when deciding whether you will be satisfied with an Ohio teacher's salary:

• Ohio Teacher's enjoy great benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage.
  
  
• Costs of living are significantly cheaper than most the states providing higher teaching salaries.
  
  
• Opportunity for salary increases and career advancement as an Ohio Teacher are plenty
  
  

Provided below are Ohio teaching salaries for one school district to give a better feel for what is to be expected.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as an Ohio Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Westerville City Schools

When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 182-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!

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