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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Ohio
- Cincinnati$77,710
- Columbus$73,130
- Toledo$69,560
- Cleveland$68,670
- Akron$68,190
- Dayton$66,500
- Canton$66,210
- Youngstown$59,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $77,710 | $77,250 | $64,290 | $60,405 | 95 |
| Columbus | $73,130 | $76,480 | $57,830 | $56,880 | 95 |
| Toledo | $69,560 | $63,720 | $55,870 | $54,556 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $68,670 | $64,770 | $55,640 | $53,976 | 94 |
| Akron | $68,190 | $63,030 | $58,420 | $53,664 | 93 |
| Dayton | $66,500 | $63,580 | $53,050 | $52,564 | 93 |
| Canton | $66,210 | $63,750 | $56,980 | $52,346 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $59,130 | $55,160 | $50,550 | $46,881 | 87 |
*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 17-3013.
- 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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