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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$79,840
- Cincinnati$77,850
- Akron$77,250
- Dayton$76,630
- Cleveland$75,940
- Toledo$72,850
- Lima$69,320
- Sandusky$68,610
- Canton$66,870
- Springfield$65,490
- Youngstown$65,470
- Mansfield$63,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $79,840 | $75,440 | $58,140 | $61,248 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $77,850 | $73,010 | $56,300 | $60,497 | 95 |
| Akron | $77,250 | $69,900 | $54,180 | $59,562 | 93 |
| Dayton | $76,630 | $69,030 | $55,010 | $59,158 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $75,940 | $70,900 | $54,830 | $58,709 | 94 |
| Toledo | $72,850 | $67,200 | $52,840 | $56,697 | 91 |
| Lima | $69,320 | $63,510 | $53,890 | $55,093 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $68,610 | $62,070 | $49,110 | $54,795 | 89 |
| Canton | $66,870 | $61,950 | $50,520 | $52,804 | 89 |
| Springfield | $65,490 | $62,390 | $48,820 | $51,871 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $65,470 | $60,570 | $47,690 | $51,626 | 87 |
| Mansfield | $63,610 | $60,430 | $47,310 | $50,552 | 89 |
*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 13-1071.
- 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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