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Editors average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$82,140
- Dayton$81,170
- Cleveland$75,010
- Toledo$74,900
- Canton$73,740
- Cincinnati$71,180
- Akron$66,510
- Youngstown$64,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $82,140 | $77,810 | $58,810 | $62,738 | 95 |
| Dayton | $81,170 | $78,690 | $59,230 | $62,107 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $75,010 | $73,850 | $52,620 | $58,104 | 94 |
| Toledo | $74,900 | $69,270 | $50,120 | $58,032 | 91 |
| Canton | $73,740 | $76,350 | $48,810 | $57,277 | 89 |
| Cincinnati | $71,180 | $62,610 | $49,060 | $56,109 | 95 |
| Akron | $66,510 | $59,410 | $47,370 | $52,570 | 93 |
| Youngstown | $64,800 | $58,890 | $44,960 | $51,125 | 87 |
*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 27-3041.
- 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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