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Preschool Teacher Salary in Ohio (2026)
$16.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,196/year ($2,516/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,840 Preschool Teacher jobs in Ohio (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $35,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,196 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $35,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,042 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,691 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$251 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,196 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,516 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Ohio?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Ohio is $35,180 per year ($16.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,530 and $37,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $35,180, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $30,196 per year ($2,516 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 19,840 Preschool Teacher jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.