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Optometrists 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 | $156,180 | $156,990 | $102,130 | $111,344 | 95 |
| Columbus | $147,250 | $133,370 | $117,740 | $104,616 | 95 |
| Dayton | $136,910 | $139,000 | $98,620 | $98,091 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $127,550 | $135,880 | $92,870 | $92,185 | 94 |
| Akron | $127,000 | $131,210 | $79,880 | $91,838 | 93 |
| Canton | $121,820 | $127,190 | $82,140 | $88,570 | 89 |
| Toledo | $115,750 | $130,640 | $78,410 | $84,618 | 91 |
*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 29-1041.
- 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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