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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$36,100
- Cincinnati$32,390
- Canton$32,090
- Akron$31,980
- Toledo$30,630
- Sandusky$30,080
- Dayton$29,620
- Youngstown$28,100
- Springfield$27,990
- Cleveland$27,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $36,100 | $35,200 | $31,480 | $29,740 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $32,390 | $32,180 | $28,940 | $27,181 | 95 |
| Canton | $32,090 | $31,450 | $28,150 | $26,729 | 89 |
| Akron | $31,980 | $31,430 | $28,250 | $26,646 | 93 |
| Toledo | $30,630 | $27,970 | $26,520 | $25,632 | 91 |
| Sandusky | $30,080 | $27,560 | $27,560 | $25,595 | 89 |
| Dayton | $29,620 | $28,200 | $25,470 | $24,874 | 93 |
| Youngstown | $28,100 | $29,350 | $25,130 | $23,978 | 87 |
| Springfield | $27,990 | $27,600 | $25,740 | $23,988 | 90 |
| Cleveland | $27,200 | $22,260 | $22,260 | $23,329 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus'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 35-2015.
- 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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