Ohio salaries by occupation
The median worker in Ohio earned $48,060 a year in 2024, about $23.11 an hour, 2.9% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 702 occupations.
Median pay $48,060 $23.11 per hour
Vs national median -2.9% U.S. $49,500
Workers 5,526,300 wage and salary
Occupations reported 702 with at least 100 employed
What Ohio is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 3.62× | 22,980 | $48,100 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 3.13× | 1,020 | $76,750 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 3.08× | 2,240 | $50,790 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3.02× | 1,580 | $49,460 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2.94× | 13,670 | $43,600 |
| Pourers and Casters, Metal | 2.8× | 590 | $47,310 |
| Tool and Die Makers | 2.76× | 5,460 | $62,540 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 2.74× | 2,510 | $97,260 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 2.69× | 3,710 | $66,860 |
| Bailiffs | 2.65× | 1,610 | $51,130 |
Metro areas in Ohio
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 15 Ohio metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $49,510 | $23.80 | 1,085,150 | #95 |
| Cleveland | $49,000 | $23.56 | 1,036,780 | #103 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $48,580 | $23.36 | 373,320 | #114 |
| Cincinnati | $48,490 | $23.31 | 1,092,300 | #119 |
| Akron | $47,530 | $22.85 | 320,080 | #162 |
| Toledo | $47,320 | $22.75 | 291,660 | #173 |
| Lima | $46,430 | $22.32 | 49,640 | #207 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $44,830 | $21.55 | 36,870 | #268 |
| Springfield | $44,700 | $21.49 | 47,300 | #274 |
| Canton-Massillon | $44,460 | $21.38 | 165,140 | #285 |
| Sandusky | $43,820 | $21.07 | 49,240 | #298 |
| Mansfield | $43,730 | $21.02 | 49,090 | #301 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $42,390 | $20.38 | 140,160 | #321 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $42,330 | $20.35 | 160,480 | #322 |
| Wheeling | $41,840 | $20.12 | 58,940 | #332 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $231,300 | $111.20 | 21,770 | #6 of 18 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,600 | $106.06 | 1,780 | #10 of 23 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $216,350 | $104.02 | 2,460 | #16 of 25 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,130 | $101.03 | 3,070 | #14 of 37 |
| Chief Executives | $208,590 | $100.28 | 4,430 | #7 of 33 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $169,990 | $81.73 | 1,900 | #12 of 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,260 | $78.49 | 14,110 | #20 of 49 |
| Dentists, General | $155,570 | $74.79 | 2,990 | #37 of 46 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $135,990 | $65.38 | 910 | #19 of 46 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $135,640 | $65.21 | 270 | #10 of 28 |
| Physicists | $135,550 | $65.17 | 710 | #17 of 26 |
| Pharmacists | $134,440 | $64.64 | 13,700 | #37 of 51 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 167,650 | $28,100 | $13.51 |
| General and Operations Managers | 146,860 | $94,990 | $45.67 |
| Registered Nurses | 138,360 | $81,250 | $39.06 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 136,090 | $37,090 | $17.83 |
| Retail Salespersons | 127,070 | $30,440 | $14.64 |
| Cashiers | 112,650 | $28,540 | $13.72 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 105,960 | $38,990 | $18.74 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 98,310 | $30,670 | $14.75 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 93,090 | $44,740 | $21.51 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 91,090 | $58,080 | $27.92 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Ohio
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 89
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $104,140
- Power Plant Operators $97,810
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $88,810
- Gas Plant Operators $74,500
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $72,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,980
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $66,860
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $65,510
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $65,130
- Tool and Die Makers $62,540
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $62,140
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $59,850
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,720
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $58,240
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $56,470
- Machinists $56,200
- Tire Builders $54,600
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $51,190
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $50,790
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,200
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,090
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,460
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,410
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,260
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,730
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $48,250
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $48,160
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,100
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,890
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,830
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $47,780
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,770
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,550
- Pourers and Casters, Metal $47,310
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $46,890
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $46,880
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,760
- Medical Appliance Technicians $46,740
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,650
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,220
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $46,200
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,170
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,860
- Furniture Finishers $45,350
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $45,280
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,280
- Printing Press Operators $45,270
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,790
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,740
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $44,710
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $44,660
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $44,510
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $44,380
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,920
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,720
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,600
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $43,430
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,320
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $43,040
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $42,810
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $42,760
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $42,470
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,330
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,420
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,800
- Production Workers, All Other $40,760
- Upholsterers $40,400
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $40,060
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $39,980
- Food Batchmakers $39,760
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,570
- Helpers--Production Workers $39,190
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $38,740
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,740
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,540
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,230
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,800
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $37,550
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,980
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,950
- Etchers and Engravers $36,880
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,470
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $36,050
- Sewing Machine Operators $35,400
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $34,370
- Bakers $31,470
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $31,060
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,150
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $29,720
Education and library 59
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,850
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $96,840
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $96,240
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $85,720
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $80,910
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,770
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $79,870
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,130
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $77,280
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,740
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $76,680
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,630
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,610
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $76,120
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $76,080
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $75,920
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,720
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $75,610
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $75,320
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,300
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $74,570
- Instructional Coordinators $74,560
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,420
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $73,270
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $73,050
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $72,690
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $71,320
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $71,010
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $69,770
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $67,490
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,790
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $65,750
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,380
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $64,530
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $64,360
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $64,060
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $63,950
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,170
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $62,820
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $62,680
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,430
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $62,340
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $61,460
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,160
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $61,090
- Curators $58,890
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,130
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $56,210
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $51,320
- Archivists $51,100
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $50,060
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $47,060
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $46,840
- Tutors $44,640
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,300
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,910
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,380
- Library Technicians $35,230
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,760
Healthcare practitioners 52
- Physicians, All Other $231,300
- Family Medicine Physicians $220,600
- Nurse Anesthetists $216,350
- Pediatricians, General $210,130
- General Internal Medicine Physicians $169,990
- Dentists, General $155,570
- Pharmacists $134,440
- Optometrists $130,000
- Physician Assistants $126,760
- Nurse Practitioners $126,740
- Veterinarians $123,140
- Nurse Midwives $121,720
- Podiatrists $119,570
- Physical Therapists $99,740
- Radiation Therapists $98,110
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $96,700
- Occupational Therapists $95,880
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $94,450
- Genetic Counselors $92,310
- Speech-Language Pathologists $88,340
- Dental Hygienists $81,620
- Registered Nurses $81,250
- Chiropractors $81,110
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $81,030
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,950
- Respiratory Therapists $78,400
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $77,790
- Audiologists $76,720
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,480
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $70,620
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $69,990
- Hearing Aid Specialists $63,640
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,890
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $62,530
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $62,510
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,990
- Athletic Trainers $60,900
- Surgical Technologists $60,360
- Recreational Therapists $60,210
- Exercise Physiologists $53,660
- Medical Records Specialists $51,420
- Surgical Assistants $51,180
- Therapists, All Other $49,510
- Opticians, Dispensing $48,080
- Paramedics $47,960
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,730
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,390
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $40,000
- Dietetic Technicians $39,290
- Emergency Medical Technicians $38,140
- Pharmacy Technicians $37,860
- Psychiatric Technicians $37,500
Office and administrative support 49
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,820
- Brokerage Clerks $61,680
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,490
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $56,770
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,660
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $55,850
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $52,270
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $51,460
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $49,370
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,050
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $49,040
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers $48,180
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $48,100
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,910
- Cargo and Freight Agents $47,900
- Financial Clerks, All Other $47,610
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,430
- Meter Readers, Utilities $46,930
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $46,890
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,710
- Word Processors and Typists $46,640
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $46,470
- Procurement Clerks $46,180
- New Accounts Clerks $46,030
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,420
- Billing and Posting Clerks $45,240
- Order Clerks $44,780
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $44,640
- Bill and Account Collectors $44,400
- Customer Service Representatives $43,510
- Office Clerks, General $43,230
- Tellers $42,990
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $42,980
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,770
- File Clerks $42,620
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,980
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $41,940
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $40,340
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $40,100
- Data Entry Keyers $39,810
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,960
- Couriers and Messengers $37,680
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $36,490
- Gambling Cage Workers $35,880
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,210
- Library Assistants, Clerical $31,350
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,760
Construction and extraction 45
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,750
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $73,560
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $71,820
- Construction and Building Inspectors $70,890
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $70,290
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $67,900
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $65,920
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $64,030
- Electricians $63,560
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $63,310
- Sheet Metal Workers $62,940
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,530
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,410
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,050
- Boilermakers $61,520
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $61,380
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $61,290
- Glaziers $61,020
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $59,560
- Pipelayers $59,120
- Carpenters $58,310
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $58,070
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $56,640
- Roofers $56,420
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $56,020
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $55,450
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $54,460
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,650
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $52,660
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $52,380
- Carpet Installers $51,120
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $49,700
- Construction Laborers $49,640
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $49,560
- Tile and Stone Setters $49,440
- Highway Maintenance Workers $47,990
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $47,920
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $47,900
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $47,160
- Fence Erectors $46,610
- Stonemasons $43,610
- Helpers--Carpenters $42,920
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $42,800
- Helpers--Electricians $40,730
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $39,360
Installation, maintenance and repair 43
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $101,020
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,470
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $78,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,430
- Millwrights $73,320
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $69,450
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $68,640
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $66,070
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,650
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $63,260
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,110
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $62,610
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,010
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $61,030
- Medical Equipment Repairers $60,600
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,490
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,670
- Avionics Technicians $58,310
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers $57,410
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,430
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $54,380
- Rail Car Repairers $52,160
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $51,540
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,520
- Mechanical Door Repairers $49,910
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $49,220
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,030
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,720
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $48,080
- Riggers $47,590
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,430
- Home Appliance Repairers $47,360
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,310
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,010
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $46,900
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $46,340
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $46,190
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $45,930
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $43,960
- Tire Repairers and Changers $41,840
- Motorcycle Mechanics $41,460
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $39,430
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $37,010
Arts, design, entertainment and media 37
- Art Directors $92,370
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $83,530
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $71,370
- Technical Writers $70,640
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other $68,850
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $67,790
- Writers and Authors $67,580
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $67,040
- Public Relations Specialists $62,560
- Editors $61,330
- Producers and Directors $61,260
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $60,620
- Music Directors and Composers $60,470
- Fashion Designers $58,790
- Interior Designers $58,720
- Interpreters and Translators $57,850
- Sound Engineering Technicians $57,630
- Graphic Designers $55,140
- Set and Exhibit Designers $52,870
- Film and Video Editors $51,230
- Audio and Video Technicians $47,560
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $43,250
- Coaches and Scouts $38,480
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,110
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $36,750
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,470
- Craft Artists $36,430
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $35,030
- Designers, All Other $34,660
- Photographers $33,990
- Floral Designers $33,920
- Broadcast Technicians $31,760
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $31,200
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $26,250
- Actors not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other not reported
Transport and material moving 36
- Commercial Pilots $116,050
- Transportation Inspectors $79,860
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,300
- Crane and Tower Operators $62,460
- Locomotive Engineers $62,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,090
- Wellhead Pumpers $60,730
- Traffic Technicians $59,810
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,080
- Flight Attendants $57,170
- Airfield Operations Specialists $56,750
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $54,360
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $53,490
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $52,000
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $51,580
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $48,730
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $48,410
- Bus Drivers, School $46,900
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,340
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $43,640
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $42,910
- Light Truck Drivers $41,430
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $40,240
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,990
- Aircraft Service Attendants $38,760
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $37,590
- Transportation Workers, All Other $37,190
- Stockers and Order Fillers $37,090
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,000
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $35,090
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,750
- Parking Attendants $32,710
- Driver/Sales Workers $32,500
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,650
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $30,690
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,350
Management 35
- Chief Executives $208,590
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,260
- Natural Sciences Managers $135,990
- Financial Managers $133,450
- Marketing Managers $132,660
- Sales Managers $130,210
- Human Resources Managers $129,320
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $128,460
- Managers, All Other $126,600
- Public Relations Managers $120,200
- Training and Development Managers $119,880
- Medical and Health Services Managers $105,040
- Industrial Production Managers $103,230
- Fundraising Managers $100,140
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,880
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $99,800
- Construction Managers $96,440
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,290
- Facilities Managers $96,130
- Administrative Services Managers $95,190
- General and Operations Managers $94,990
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $93,230
- Emergency Management Directors $85,580
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $82,640
- Funeral Home Managers $76,820
- Social and Community Service Managers $73,520
- Education Administrators, All Other $72,760
- Personal Service Managers, All Other $71,890
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $63,150
- Food Service Managers $60,650
- Lodging Managers $58,420
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $57,810
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $57,100
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,140
- Legislators $46,890
Life, physical and social science 35
- Physicists $135,550
- Psychologists, All Other $131,310
- Economists $117,750
- Physical Scientists, All Other $102,750
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $102,290
- Materials Scientists $101,950
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,860
- Hydrologists $93,520
- School Psychologists $86,930
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $83,150
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,700
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,640
- Chemists $80,360
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,470
- Soil and Plant Scientists $79,220
- Biological Scientists, All Other $78,170
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $76,290
- Microbiologists $75,940
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,030
- Urban and Regional Planners $74,340
- Forensic Science Technicians $73,310
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $73,120
- Epidemiologists $72,950
- Social Science Research Assistants $70,670
- Foresters $69,160
- Food Scientists and Technologists $62,470
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,390
- Conservation Scientists $59,780
- Chemical Technicians $54,710
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,400
- Biological Technicians $49,910
- Food Science Technicians $46,830
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $46,540
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $45,570
- Agricultural Technicians $44,310
Architecture and engineering 34
- Aerospace Engineers $134,230
- Computer Hardware Engineers $124,800
- Nuclear Engineers $122,820
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $117,960
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $117,080
- Chemical Engineers $115,190
- Engineers, All Other $113,880
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $109,870
- Petroleum Engineers $108,070
- Environmental Engineers $106,070
- Materials Engineers $106,060
- Electrical Engineers $100,040
- Industrial Engineers $99,490
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,130
- Mechanical Engineers $96,330
- Civil Engineers $93,480
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $91,500
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $80,420
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $80,290
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,750
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,770
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $68,170
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,510
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $67,170
- Mechanical Drafters $66,290
- Surveyors $65,970
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,690
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $62,610
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,220
- Landscape Architects $60,980
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,540
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $59,400
- Drafters, All Other $56,470
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,310
Business and financial 30
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $100,920
- Financial Risk Specialists $97,100
- Project Management Specialists $96,890
- Financial and Investment Analysts $93,690
- Financial Specialists, All Other $90,170
- Budget Analysts $86,460
- Personal Financial Advisors $82,100
- Management Analysts $81,590
- Logisticians $81,400
- Insurance Underwriters $79,820
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,710
- Accountants and Auditors $77,640
- Labor Relations Specialists $76,810
- Cost Estimators $75,450
- Compliance Officers $75,030
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $73,340
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,790
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $71,860
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,820
- Loan Officers $69,220
- Credit Analysts $67,970
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,850
- Financial Examiners $66,090
- Human Resources Specialists $64,600
- Training and Development Specialists $63,790
- Fundraisers $62,190
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,250
- Credit Counselors $52,470
- Tax Preparers $50,760
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $50,390
Personal care and service 27
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $57,930
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,360
- Costume Attendants $46,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,990
- Crematory Operators $42,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,360
- Skincare Specialists $41,660
- Gambling Dealers $39,370
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $38,210
- Residential Advisors $36,270
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,900
- Concierges $34,150
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $33,630
- Animal Trainers $32,960
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,570
- Funeral Attendants $31,430
- Tour and Travel Guides $31,330
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $31,230
- Recreation Workers $31,030
- Animal Caretakers $29,700
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $29,570
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,440
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,410
- Childcare Workers $28,230
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $28,060
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $26,760
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,440
Protective service 21
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $80,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $78,480
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,940
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,050
- Fish and Game Wardens $76,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $71,390
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $64,790
- Transportation Security Screeners $62,630
- Firefighters $59,470
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $57,550
- Bailiffs $51,130
- Private Detectives and Investigators $50,060
- Animal Control Workers $44,950
- Parking Enforcement Workers $44,520
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,730
- Security Guards $36,180
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,850
- School Bus Monitors $34,400
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,330
Sales 19
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $95,420
- Sales Engineers $90,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,540
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,970
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,150
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,150
- Insurance Sales Agents $59,990
- Advertising Sales Agents $58,650
- Real Estate Brokers $45,850
- Travel Agents $44,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,320
- Real Estate Sales Agents $43,860
- Counter and Rental Clerks $36,700
- Parts Salespersons $36,030
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $34,570
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $30,480
- Retail Salespersons $30,440
- Telemarketers $29,910
- Cashiers $28,540
Computing and mathematics 18
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $135,640
- Database Architects $129,840
- Computer Network Architects $124,520
- Actuaries $115,550
- Software Developers $107,690
- Information Security Analysts $107,570
- Operations Research Analysts $104,610
- Computer Programmers $99,520
- Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
- Data Scientists $98,620
- Database Administrators $94,020
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,220
- Web Developers $92,380
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,170
- Statisticians $84,130
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $83,960
- Computer Network Support Specialists $63,370
- Computer User Support Specialists $53,500
Community and social service 17
- Health Education Specialists $68,370
- Healthcare Social Workers $64,750
- Marriage and Family Therapists $63,880
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,960
- Social Workers, All Other $60,990
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,090
- Clergy $59,220
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
- Community Health Workers $54,240
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,810
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,580
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $49,150
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,330
- Rehabilitation Counselors $43,830
- Social and Human Service Assistants $38,860
- Counselors, All Other $36,980
- Religious Workers, All Other $35,450
Healthcare support 17
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,960
- Physical Therapist Assistants $62,140
- Massage Therapists $50,430
- Dental Assistants $47,330
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,940
- Psychiatric Aides $44,530
- Medical Equipment Preparers $44,150
- Medical Assistants $40,430
- Phlebotomists $38,830
- Nursing Assistants $38,570
- Pharmacy Aides $37,000
- Occupational Therapy Aides $36,280
- Orderlies $36,170
- Physical Therapist Aides $35,880
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,820
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,670
- Medical Transcriptionists $29,540
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $56,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,900
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,250
- Waiters and Waitresses $36,030
- Cooks, Restaurant $34,750
- Food Preparation Workers $31,590
- Bartenders $29,850
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,380
- Dishwashers $29,000
- Cooks, Short Order $28,400
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,170
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,100
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $27,600
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,590
- Cooks, Fast Food $26,520
Building and grounds maintenance 10
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $77,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,450
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,890
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $47,800
- Pest Control Workers $43,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,360
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,240
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,710
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $34,060
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,820
Legal 7
Farming, fishing and forestry 7
- Agricultural Inspectors $65,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $50,630
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $49,070
- Logging Equipment Operators $48,360
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $38,810
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,200
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $30,890
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Ohio?
The median across all occupations is $48,060 a year, or $23.11 an hour, covering 5,526,300 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Ohio?
Physicians, All Other ($231,300), Family Medicine Physicians ($220,600), Nurse Anesthetists ($216,350) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Ohio employ the most people in?
Fast Food and Counter Workers, with 167,650 employed at a median of $28,100. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Ohio electricity averages 19.52¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.