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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$39,880
- Cincinnati$39,830
- Columbus$38,540
- Youngstown$37,310
- Toledo$36,700
- Dayton$35,700
- Akron$33,680
- Lima$33,350
- Canton$25,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $39,880 | $32,800 | $27,070 | $32,579 | 94 |
| Cincinnati | $39,830 | $37,500 | $28,470 | $32,820 | 95 |
| Columbus | $38,540 | $30,860 | $25,920 | $31,573 | 95 |
| Youngstown | $37,310 | $30,470 | $22,640 | $30,556 | 87 |
| Toledo | $36,700 | $27,990 | $22,830 | $30,191 | 91 |
| Dayton | $35,700 | $27,900 | $23,450 | $29,440 | 93 |
| Akron | $33,680 | $29,220 | $23,980 | $27,923 | 93 |
| Lima | $33,350 | $25,850 | $24,750 | $28,008 | 90 |
| Canton | $25,310 | $22,340 | $22,260 | $21,820 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland'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 53-3099.
- 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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