Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $47,450 | $46,950 | $40,060 | $38,589 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $47,160 | $46,280 | $39,910 | $38,039 | 94 |
| Akron | $46,090 | $45,870 | $37,750 | $37,236 | 93 |
| Dayton | $44,660 | $45,660 | $38,980 | $36,162 | 93 |
| Columbus | $44,050 | $41,030 | $37,660 | $35,704 | 95 |
| Canton | $40,660 | $37,940 | $34,000 | $33,158 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); 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 47-3015.
- 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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