Salary in Ohio: -5% Below National
Ohio's economy spans Cleveland Clinic-anchored healthcare, Columbus tech (with Intel's major fab investment), Cincinnati finance and consumer goods (P&G), and statewide auto and steel manufacturing.
As of April 2026, salaries in Ohio run -5% below the US national median. Cost of living index: 91 (vs 100 nationally). State income tax applies. Top hiring metros: Columbus, Cleveland. Unemployment rate 4.2%. Ohio's economy spans Cleveland Clinic-anchored healthcare, Columbus tech (with Intel's major fab investment), Cincinnati finance and consumer goods (P&G), and statewide auto and steel manufacturing.
Salaries by Job in Ohio
50 jobs sorted by Ohio median salary.
Methodology
Ohio salary figures are computed by adjusting the BLS national median for each job by Ohio's state-level multiplier of 0.95× — a composite of state-level OEWS data and BEA Regional Price Parities. Last reviewed April 29, 2026.
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