Ohio Teacher Salaries

Home to the Cincinnati Reds, Ohio State University and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ohioans have a lot to be proud of. But it's also a great state to become a teacher with great Ohio teacher salaries. But salaries are only part of the reason that people love to teach in Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Ohio's public-school system is ranked fifth best in the nation.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that there were over 52,000 secondary teachers in Ohio in 2009, and their average salary was $54,070. However, the top ten percent earned over $78,370. Of course, these top Ohio teacher salaries come with higher levels of teacher training and more seniority.

If you'd like to increase your teacher salary, consider earning a master's degree or a doctoral degree. Your salary will also increase if you earn national teacher certification. But before you can make a great salary, Ohio teacher certification is the first step to becoming a teacher in the Buckeye State.

The following are average Ohio secondary teacher salaries for 2009 in selected cities, according to the BLS:

• Akron: $58,580
• Cincinnati-Middletown: $54,630
• Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor: $61,680
• Columbus: $56,690
• Dayton: $53,120
• Toledo: $50,170
• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman: $51,290

In addition to great Ohio teacher salaries, there are other benefits of being a teacher such, as the work environment and schedule, two months of summer vacation, outstanding health and dental insurance, and the opportunity to influence the minds of the next generation of Americans.

Learn more about teaching opportunities in Ohio by contacting the Ohio Department of Education. Or request information on teacher training at the bachelor's, master's or doctoral level. Take the next step toward your teaching career today!

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