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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Ohio
- Toledo$37,050
- Columbus$36,190
- Cincinnati$35,460
- Cleveland$34,490
- Akron$34,380
- Dayton$33,940
- Lima$33,650
- Mansfield$32,950
- Sandusky$32,200
- Canton$31,760
- Springfield$31,530
- Youngstown$30,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $37,050 | $30,870 | $28,760 | $30,454 | 91 |
| Columbus | $36,190 | $30,920 | $29,220 | $29,808 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $35,460 | $30,540 | $28,490 | $29,508 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $34,490 | $30,220 | $29,050 | $28,531 | 94 |
| Akron | $34,380 | $31,190 | $28,400 | $28,448 | 93 |
| Dayton | $33,940 | $29,400 | $27,580 | $28,118 | 93 |
| Lima | $33,650 | $28,630 | $26,950 | $28,237 | 90 |
| Mansfield | $32,950 | $29,450 | $27,880 | $27,457 | 89 |
| Sandusky | $32,200 | $28,970 | $27,190 | $27,214 | 89 |
| Canton | $31,760 | $28,580 | $26,590 | $26,481 | 89 |
| Springfield | $31,530 | $29,890 | $27,200 | $26,340 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $30,060 | $29,490 | $26,060 | $25,129 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Toledo's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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