Preschool Teachers in Ohio
Is Ohio a good place for you to work as a Preschool Teacher?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Preschool Teachers in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Preschool Teachers in Ohio is growing faster than average.
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Preschool Teachers in Ohio earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Preschool Teachers Work in Ohio?
There were approximately 15,390 workers employed as Preschool Teachers in this state in 2018.
There were 13,670 Preschool Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,720 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 5,510 Preschool Teachers working in it, which means Ohio has more Preschool Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Preschool Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 17.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.5%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 1,570 annual Preschool Teachers job openings in Ohio, and 15,070 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 53,600 annual jobs and 528,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Preschool Teachers Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Preschool Teachers ranged from $19,350 to $43,060 with $26,280 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.3 to $20.7. The median hourly rate was $12.63.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $11.8 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.83.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Ohio Metros for Preschool Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Preschool Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 3,710 | $26,720 |
| Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 2,940 | $25,570 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 2,710 | $28,730 |
| Dayton, OH | 1,130 | $27,010 |
| Toledo, OH | 1,000 | $26,290 |
| Akron, OH | 960 | $25,360 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 580 | $19,980 |
| Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 410 | $28,930 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 400 | $27,590 |
| Lima, OH | 150 | $23,990 |
| Springfield, OH | 120 | $25,360 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 110 | $26,240 |
| Mansfield, OH | 90 | $26,030 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | 70 | $42,160 |
Top States for Preschool Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most Preschool Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 52,950 | $34,600 |
| Texas | 34,790 | $28,230 |
| New York | 30,790 | $38,890 |
| Florida | 25,940 | $24,740 |
| Illinois | 24,120 | $29,090 |
| Massachusetts | 16,360 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 16,110 | $26,330 |
| New Jersey | 15,820 | $33,430 |
| Ohio | 15,390 | $26,280 |
| Georgia | 14,430 | $28,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,480 | $27,450 |
| Washington | 11,050 | $31,530 |
| Wisconsin | 10,180 | $24,250 |
| Virginia | 10,010 | $30,680 |
| Maryland | 9,400 | $31,680 |
| Michigan | 9,270 | $31,390 |
| Colorado | 8,700 | $30,440 |
| Minnesota | 8,180 | $34,200 |
| Oregon | 7,100 | $29,020 |
| Arizona | 6,820 | $27,810 |
Below are the states where Preschool Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $38,890 |
| Hawaii | $38,840 |
| District of Columbia | $38,210 |
| Connecticut | $37,030 |
| Massachusetts | $35,000 |
| California | $34,600 |
| Minnesota | $34,200 |
| Maine | $34,060 |
| New Jersey | $33,430 |
| Vermont | $32,530 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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