Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $29,900–$38,160
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #208 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro earn a median of $35,430 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,390 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the OH statewide median of $35,180. It ranks #208 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $35,900 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $35,670 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,520 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,370 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $35,050 |
| Akron, OH | $34,490 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $34,060 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $33,960 |
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- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $67,180 · 4,480 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Cincinnati?
The BLS median is $35,430 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,390 jobs pay between $29,900 and $38,160. The 10th percentile is $27,090 and the 90th is $49,710.
Is Cincinnati a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $38,140 and 1% above the OH statewide median of $35,180. It ranks #208 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Cincinnati?
About $17.03 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $35,430 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.38–$18.35 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.