Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Ohio, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 100 largest places in Ohio, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | $1,295 | 5.1% | 38.2% |
| 2 | Cleveland | 366,097 | $40,801 | $945 | 10.8% | 22.4% |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 311,224 | $52,909 | $1,001 | 6.8% | 41.8% |
| 4 | Toledo | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 | 7.7% | 21.9% |
| 5 | Akron | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 | 7.8% | 23.6% |
| 6 | Dayton | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| 7 | Parma | 79,870 | $69,295 | $1,087 | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| 8 | Canton | 69,755 | $43,188 | $850 | 7.8% | 16.4% |
| 9 | Lorain | 65,395 | $48,685 | $887 | 6.3% | 14.8% |
| 10 | Hamilton | 63,468 | $55,166 | $1,007 | 5.9% | 16.5% |
| 11 | Youngstown | 59,331 | $34,408 | $728 | 11.9% | 15.5% |
| 12 | Springfield | 58,190 | $47,143 | $851 | 9.4% | 16.8% |
| 13 | Kettering | 57,206 | $74,681 | $1,051 | 3.8% | 41.7% |
| 14 | Elyria | 53,035 | $54,945 | $906 | 5.5% | 17.8% |
| 15 | Middletown | 51,617 | $57,102 | $1,007 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
| 16 | Cuyahoga Falls | 50,909 | $72,705 | $1,038 | 3.2% | 37.7% |
| 17 | Newark | 50,783 | $61,670 | $973 | 3.8% | 23.0% |
| 18 | Lakewood | 50,007 | $68,954 | $1,070 | 5.0% | 55.3% |
| 19 | Dublin | 49,294 | $160,296 | $1,686 | 2.5% | 73.4% |
| 20 | Euclid | 48,823 | $50,285 | $1,025 | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| 21 | Mansfield | 47,663 | $44,540 | $814 | 7.3% | 16.8% |
| 22 | Mentor | 47,171 | $88,949 | $1,239 | 2.9% | 36.6% |
| 23 | Beavercreek | 47,126 | $110,088 | $1,457 | 3.6% | 52.0% |
| 24 | Strongsville | 45,983 | $103,253 | $1,302 | 2.7% | 48.3% |
| 25 | Fairfield | 44,828 | $77,937 | $1,242 | 5.5% | 30.7% |
| 26 | Delaware | 44,589 | $99,786 | $1,286 | 2.6% | 47.9% |
| 27 | Cleveland Heights | 44,497 | $72,826 | $1,216 | 6.8% | 58.7% |
| 28 | Huber Heights | 43,455 | $79,131 | $1,258 | 3.4% | 26.1% |
| 29 | Grove City | 42,517 | $93,161 | $1,331 | 3.0% | 34.4% |
| 30 | Lancaster | 41,249 | $59,133 | $1,083 | 5.0% | 21.9% |
| 31 | Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | $72,972 | $1,259 | 4.8% | 32.0% |
| 32 | Findlay | 40,287 | $61,423 | $975 | 3.5% | 30.6% |
| 33 | Warren | 38,912 | $37,887 | $766 | 9.4% | 15.7% |
| 34 | Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $1,364 | 2.2% | 58.0% |
| 35 | Hilliard | 38,033 | $128,189 | $1,632 | 2.7% | 60.3% |
| 36 | North Ridgeville | 36,627 | $96,698 | $1,116 | 2.7% | 34.8% |
| 37 | Upper Arlington | 36,293 | $155,167 | $1,588 | 2.0% | 79.8% |
| 38 | Marion | 35,669 | $47,951 | $856 | 9.4% | 10.5% |
| 39 | Mason | 35,509 | $125,401 | $1,760 | 2.0% | 60.4% |
| 40 | Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $1,466 | 2.6% | 51.7% |
| 41 | Brunswick | 35,246 | $90,663 | $1,157 | 2.0% | 27.9% |
| 42 | Lima | 35,010 | $46,240 | $903 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| 43 | Fairborn | 34,534 | $61,751 | $977 | 3.9% | 30.2% |
| 44 | Stow | 34,240 | $93,727 | $1,212 | 3.9% | 48.0% |
| 45 | Westlake | 34,104 | $112,200 | $1,570 | 3.5% | 60.2% |
| 46 | Massillon | 32,338 | $56,446 | $862 | 4.4% | 17.8% |
| 47 | North Olmsted | 31,924 | $84,363 | $1,141 | 3.0% | 32.3% |
| 48 | North Royalton | 30,972 | $83,670 | $1,116 | 4.7% | 38.3% |
| 49 | Austintown | 30,164 | $52,978 | $788 | 4.5% | 22.1% |
| 50 | Bowling Green | 29,983 | $45,154 | $897 | 5.7% | 44.2% |
| 51 | Garfield Heights | 29,269 | $54,593 | $1,129 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| 52 | Shaker Heights | 28,922 | $104,073 | $1,168 | 4.6% | 69.3% |
| 53 | Marysville | 27,518 | $92,619 | $1,223 | 3.1% | 33.1% |
| 54 | Green | 27,393 | $95,047 | $1,228 | 2.9% | 42.4% |
| 55 | Kent | 27,116 | $42,964 | $991 | 11.2% | 47.1% |
| 56 | Wooster | 26,971 | $66,898 | $918 | 3.8% | 36.9% |
| 57 | Troy | 26,842 | $68,830 | $1,003 | 4.2% | 33.2% |
| 58 | Medina | 25,950 | $77,385 | $1,077 | 5.9% | 35.6% |
| 59 | Avon Lake | 25,752 | $115,567 | $1,537 | 1.6% | 56.7% |
| 60 | Xenia | 25,689 | $56,029 | $931 | 6.2% | 21.9% |
| 61 | Avon | 25,317 | $135,915 | $1,796 | 1.8% | 58.6% |
| 62 | Centerville | 25,205 | $85,492 | $1,270 | 3.4% | 47.3% |
| 63 | Perrysburg | 25,181 | $111,643 | $1,198 | 3.7% | 57.6% |
| 64 | Barberton | 24,844 | $52,267 | $848 | 4.2% | 18.0% |
| 65 | Zanesville | 24,740 | $43,280 | $821 | 7.4% | 15.1% |
| 66 | Sandusky | 24,606 | $50,139 | $905 | 7.8% | 22.0% |
| 67 | Wadsworth | 24,492 | $79,490 | $1,067 | 2.9% | 41.1% |
| 68 | Pickerington | 24,477 | $111,833 | $1,605 | 3.5% | 47.2% |
| 69 | Riverside | 24,435 | $61,352 | $1,050 | 6.6% | 22.5% |
| 70 | Willoughby | 24,046 | $71,309 | $1,171 | 4.1% | 36.6% |
| 71 | Solon | 23,943 | $139,089 | $1,626 | 2.4% | 65.0% |
| 72 | Athens | 23,396 | $38,204 | $1,011 | 8.2% | 64.1% |
| 73 | Maple Heights | 23,258 | $53,414 | $1,338 | 11.6% | 16.1% |
| 74 | Trotwood | 23,041 | $50,113 | $1,031 | 8.6% | 19.3% |
| 75 | Hudson | 23,039 | $171,427 | $2,344 | 1.3% | 75.3% |
| 76 | Chillicothe | 21,902 | $54,086 | $887 | 4.9% | 21.9% |
| 77 | Oxford | 21,753 | $40,764 | $997 | 14.4% | 61.0% |
| 78 | South Euclid | 21,534 | $81,297 | $1,367 | 5.0% | 42.3% |
| 79 | Lebanon | 21,501 | $83,685 | $1,090 | 1.7% | 29.1% |
| 80 | Rocky River | 21,490 | $94,026 | $1,175 | 2.6% | 64.3% |
| 81 | Alliance | 21,478 | $56,106 | $836 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| 82 | Piqua | 20,646 | $67,796 | $922 | 3.7% | 15.0% |
| 83 | Parma Heights | 20,581 | $61,009 | $1,111 | 4.2% | 27.5% |
| 84 | Painesville | 20,548 | $51,516 | $1,036 | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| 85 | Sidney | 20,501 | $60,668 | $869 | 4.8% | 18.6% |
| 86 | Forest Park | 20,025 | $75,956 | $1,306 | 5.0% | 26.2% |
| 87 | Mayfield Heights | 20,022 | $66,524 | $1,128 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
| 88 | Whitehall | 20,019 | $51,759 | $1,145 | 8.8% | 14.1% |
| 89 | Springboro | 19,980 | $119,659 | $1,203 | 2.5% | 53.2% |
| 90 | Miamisburg | 19,948 | $82,900 | $1,132 | 6.1% | 28.3% |
| 91 | Oregon | 19,799 | $82,197 | $900 | 3.1% | 25.4% |
| 92 | Broadview Heights | 19,771 | $103,125 | $1,083 | 1.5% | 52.0% |
| 93 | Twinsburg | 19,410 | $99,144 | $1,356 | 2.6% | 47.5% |
| 94 | White Oak | 19,216 | $70,341 | $1,091 | 4.0% | 34.4% |
| 95 | Norwood | 19,114 | $71,611 | $981 | 4.7% | 41.3% |
| 96 | Sylvania | 19,055 | $100,189 | $1,072 | 3.9% | 51.9% |
| 97 | Ashland | 18,911 | $60,029 | $893 | 3.8% | 23.8% |
| 98 | Tallmadge | 18,335 | $89,410 | $1,067 | 4.1% | 33.8% |
| 99 | Niles | 18,287 | $50,953 | $798 | 4.2% | 21.2% |
| 100 | Brook Park | 18,284 | $71,332 | $1,122 | 3.7% | 16.0% |
Ohio is in the Midwest region (East North Central division), with 11,810,293 residents, a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $71,389. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 92.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,389 | 40 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 16 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.8% | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 92.8 | 17 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 38 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 5.2% | 38 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East North Central division: Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Wisconsin.
Ohio is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 11,810,293 residents (the 7th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.7. Its economy produced about $1,005,388 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 7th among states and DC, equal to $85,128 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, which is 16th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.8% of employment, 5th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $49,380 a year ($23.74 an hour), 3% below the national median ($49,380 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Ohio are Fast Food and Counter Workers (163,560 jobs, median $28,430); General and Operations Managers (153,160 jobs, median $97,700); Registered Nurses (143,730 jobs, median $82,510); Retail Salespersons (137,370 jobs, median $30,800); Stockers and Order Fillers (129,760 jobs, median $37,130). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $297,440); Nurse Anesthetists (median $231,810); Pediatricians, General (median $217,970). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.5 times the national share of workers) and healthcare practitioners and technical (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Ohio: the regional price parity is 92.8 against 100 for the whole country (17th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,034 a month and the median household income $71,389, so a year of rent equals 17.4% of income; the median home value is $214,800. The state minimum wage is $11.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 2.75%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
5.2% of residents were born abroad and 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 75.1% drive alone, 1.0% use public transit and 13.0% work from home; 10.8% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 137,366 | 13.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 137,216 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 121,635 | 12.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 98,226 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 85,146 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 65,552 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 58,550 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55,216 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 41,940 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32,661 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 28,938 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27,866 | 2.8% |
| Information | 26,102 | 2.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25,361 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 20,425 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 17,288 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9,266 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 7,927 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,251 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3,454 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 9,400 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 285,500 | +6.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 682,700 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,047,300 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 63,100 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 308,600 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 730,300 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 1,000,800 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 572,400 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 210,100 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 788,400 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 5,698,600 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 610,590 | 110.0 | 0.96 | $46,650 | $31,680 | $71,740 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 494,660 | 89.1 | 1.01 | $30,300 | $23,540 | $47,150 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 529,060 | 95.3 | 1.08 | $42,880 | $29,610 | $67,420 | -3% |
| Sales and Related | 459,090 | 82.7 | 0.96 | $36,450 | $26,100 | $95,060 | -5% |
| Management | 405,060 | 73.0 | 1.02 | $105,770 | $54,340 | $213,280 | -16% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 350,540 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $78,500 | $47,250 | $131,530 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 409,590 | 73.8 | 1.17 | $80,820 | $46,110 | $151,430 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 322,700 | 58.1 | 0.99 | $61,110 | $29,990 | $100,590 | +1% |
| Production | 451,510 | 81.3 | 1.48 | $47,180 | $34,790 | $73,300 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 244,030 | 44.0 | 0.87 | $37,530 | $29,620 | $49,580 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 196,920 | 35.5 | 0.86 | $62,140 | $40,560 | $95,930 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 221,770 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $59,810 | $36,940 | $90,830 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 151,340 | 27.3 | 0.81 | $100,200 | $52,170 | $160,920 | -8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 150,400 | 27.1 | 0.93 | $36,520 | $28,390 | $50,000 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 119,760 | 21.6 | 0.89 | $52,030 | $29,750 | $96,530 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 94,770 | 17.1 | 0.82 | $32,250 | $23,680 | $57,510 | -11% |
| Community and Social Service | 92,100 | 16.6 | 0.97 | $53,540 | $36,600 | $82,690 | -8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 103,420 | 18.6 | 1.11 | $95,090 | $58,080 | $150,300 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 61,250 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $51,720 | $30,110 | $101,910 | -18% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,950 | 7.6 | 0.80 | $79,160 | $47,580 | $135,790 | -4% |
| Legal | 34,550 | 6.2 | 0.74 | $92,830 | $47,670 | $213,770 | -9% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,120 | 0.9 | 0.33 | $39,840 | $27,490 | $62,790 | +9% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 1,170 | 0.99 | $377,480 | $130,370 | $513,210 | +12% |
| Physicians, All Other | 21,160 | 1.73 | $297,440 | $62,990 | $501,260 | +12% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,540 | 0.64 | $249,990 | $84,180 | $453,010 | -3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,300 | 1.24 | $231,810 | $148,690 | $329,690 | -2% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,490 | 0.39 | $223,700 | $67,790 | $405,180 | -8% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,110 | 1.50 | $217,970 | $163,780 | $296,660 | +4% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,550 | 0.42 | $204,170 | $100,300 | $406,110 | -12% |
| Chief Executives | 4,470 | 0.61 | $176,440 | $79,390 | $484,820 | -18% |
| Dentists, General | 2,790 | 0.63 | $167,410 | $64,910 | $316,970 | -2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,690 | 1.23 | $166,870 | $117,640 | $220,990 | -3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 19,500 | 0.81 | $163,640 | $100,900 | $233,510 | -7% |
| Commercial Pilots | 2,680 | 1.58 | $150,330 | $60,300 | $219,140 | +22% |
| Financial Managers | 27,360 | 0.91 | $140,870 | $82,190 | $273,760 | -15% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,710 | 1.53 | $138,440 | $82,830 | $201,670 | +3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,560 | 0.40 | $137,170 | $78,720 | $217,760 | -18% |
| Pharmacists | 12,790 | 1.11 | $137,020 | $65,470 | $165,900 | -3% |
| Sales Managers | 22,840 | 1.00 | $135,510 | $74,190 | $251,110 | -9% |
| Optometrists | 1,300 | 0.85 | $134,850 | $63,650 | $190,630 | -1% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,490 | 1.16 | $134,580 | $93,780 | $216,800 | -9% |
| Database Architects | 1,820 | 0.76 | $132,910 | $94,530 | $174,260 | -5% |
| Marketing Managers | 10,620 | 0.75 | $132,330 | $77,490 | $224,990 | -21% |
| Physician Assistants | 4,900 | 0.85 | $132,090 | $96,460 | $210,350 | -3% |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,150 | 0.80 | $131,070 | $84,340 | $180,640 | -2% |
| Lawyers | 19,950 | 0.74 | $131,020 | $69,790 | $269,530 | -18% |
| Human Resources Managers | 8,040 | 1.02 | $130,480 | $81,940 | $218,740 | -13% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 21,250 | 3.51 | $49,160 | $37,170 | $70,630 | -3% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | 1,580 | 3.10 | $46,190 | $35,810 | $63,920 | -4% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,790 | 2.99 | $55,080 | $40,010 | $71,080 | +1% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 3,430 | 2.83 | $74,750 | $45,200 | $79,400 | +39% |
| Tool and Die Makers | 5,520 | 2.72 | $62,280 | $42,080 | $84,840 | -3% |
| Bailiffs | 1,640 | 2.66 | $51,060 | $39,570 | $73,980 | -10% |
| Audiologists | 1,230 | 2.52 | $81,390 | $45,310 | $107,360 | -15% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,170 | 2.51 | $46,420 | $34,790 | $75,170 | -2% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 5,960 | 2.49 | $45,270 | $35,730 | $63,620 | -3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 2,370 | 2.33 | $60,080 | $42,950 | $84,120 | -12% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 5,020 | 2.31 | $46,340 | $35,850 | $59,640 | -3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 7,540 | 2.22 | $74,590 | $47,630 | $98,120 | +12% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 1,020 | 2.22 | $47,770 | $38,590 | $58,900 | -1% |
| Materials Engineers | 1,790 | 2.20 | $106,510 | $76,030 | $169,300 | -6% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 13,350 | 2.18 | $45,230 | $35,560 | $60,770 | -2% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 3,890 | 2.13 | $62,700 | $49,500 | $79,600 | -13% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,040 | 2.09 | $52,880 | $39,550 | $70,770 | +8% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,050 | 2.06 | $44,830 | $35,700 | $61,860 | +1% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 1,720 | 2.01 | $95,260 | $38,330 | $210,440 | -38% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 5,340 | 1.98 | $65,490 | $48,020 | $86,080 | -1% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,180 | 1.97 | $49,880 | $39,190 | $67,580 | -1% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,190 | 1.94 | $48,190 | $37,710 | $68,880 | +1% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,930 | 1.94 | $45,130 | $34,040 | $60,410 | +9% |
| Athletic Trainers | 2,100 | 1.93 | $61,420 | $49,700 | $75,100 | -2% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1,010 | 1.91 | $45,470 | $35,900 | $62,830 | +4% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 525 federal job postings open now in Ohio (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 90 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 60 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 49 |
| Defense Finance and Accounting Service | 46 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 31 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 23 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 21 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 20 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 18 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 16 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 13 |
| Army National Guard Units | 13 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 10 |
| Air National Guard Units | 10 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 8 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 45 |
| Medical Officer | 22 |
| Aviation Safety | 21 |
| Transportation Specialist | 20 |
| General Engineering | 17 |
| Financial Administration And Program | 16 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 15 |
| Nurse | 14 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 13 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 12 |
| Criminal Investigation | 11 |
| Attorney | 9 |
| Logistics Management | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | 8 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $77,926 (485 postings).
The median wage in Ohio is $49,380 a year ($23.74 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-3%). The 10th percentile earns $29,210 and the 90th $106,800.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 610,590 | 110.0 | 0.96 | $46,650 | $31,680 | $71,740 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 494,660 | 89.1 | 1.01 | $30,300 | $23,540 | $47,150 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 529,060 | 95.3 | 1.08 | $42,880 | $29,610 | $67,420 | -3% |
| Sales and Related | 459,090 | 82.7 | 0.96 | $36,450 | $26,100 | $95,060 | -5% |
| Management | 405,060 | 73.0 | 1.02 | $105,770 | $54,340 | $213,280 | -16% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 350,540 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $78,500 | $47,250 | $131,530 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 409,590 | 73.8 | 1.17 | $80,820 | $46,110 | $151,430 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 322,700 | 58.1 | 0.99 | $61,110 | $29,990 | $100,590 | +1% |
| Production | 451,510 | 81.3 | 1.48 | $47,180 | $34,790 | $73,300 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 244,030 | 44.0 | 0.87 | $37,530 | $29,620 | $49,580 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 196,920 | 35.5 | 0.86 | $62,140 | $40,560 | $95,930 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 221,770 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $59,810 | $36,940 | $90,830 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 151,340 | 27.3 | 0.81 | $100,200 | $52,170 | $160,920 | -8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 150,400 | 27.1 | 0.93 | $36,520 | $28,390 | $50,000 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 119,760 | 21.6 | 0.89 | $52,030 | $29,750 | $96,530 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 94,770 | 17.1 | 0.82 | $32,250 | $23,680 | $57,510 | -11% |
| Community and Social Service | 92,100 | 16.6 | 0.97 | $53,540 | $36,600 | $82,690 | -8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 103,420 | 18.6 | 1.11 | $95,090 | $58,080 | $150,300 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 61,250 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $51,720 | $30,110 | $101,910 | -18% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,950 | 7.6 | 0.80 | $79,160 | $47,580 | $135,790 | -4% |
| Legal | 34,550 | 6.2 | 0.74 | $92,830 | $47,670 | $213,770 | -9% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,120 | 0.9 | 0.33 | $39,840 | $27,490 | $62,790 | +9% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Ohio ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $11.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 2.75% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 92.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,034 |
| Median home value | $214,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.2% |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 75.1% |
| Public transit to work | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
5.2% of residents of Ohio were born abroad (616,497 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 68,046 |
| Mexico | 49,518 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 33,147 |
| Philippines | 19,513 |
| Bhutan | 16,309 |
| Canada | 15,091 |
| Somalia | 13,431 |
| Germany | 13,428 |
| Guatemala | 12,577 |
| Nepal | 12,560 |
| Ukraine | 11,986 |
| Vietnam | 11,705 |
| Ghana | 10,657 |
| Korea | 10,620 |
| Japan | 8,733 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$11.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 2.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.4% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$71,389 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
525 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.