Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$60,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $63,820
State Rank
#34 of 51
3,440 employed here

How much does a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in Ohio?

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Ohio take home a median of $60,600 annually — roughly $29.13 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $63,820.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $40,520 while the top 10% make $98,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,590 and $81,870 a year.

Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,520$19.48
25th percentile (early career)$48,590$23.36
50th percentile (median)$60,600$29.13
75th percentile (experienced)$81,870$39.36
90th percentile (top earners)$98,990$47.59

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories for Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wisconsin$82,620
2South Carolina$79,610
3Massachusetts$78,780
4Washington$77,530
5Alaska$77,310

Working as a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary in Ohio

Nationally, about 114,000 people work as Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($60,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in Ohio?
The median Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Ohio is $60,600 per year, or about $29.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,520 at the entry level to $98,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary about 5% less than the national median of $63,820. Ohio ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,600 a year. About 3,440 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.