salary$80,360 a yearmedian pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,350per year
Jobs in the area3,430people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 17.0% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $80,360 a year. Most earn between $48,310 and $96,350.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 17.0% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.