Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Ohio

Other physical scientists in Ohio earn the most in Dayton (average $140,240 a year) and the least in Columbus ($82,630), across the 4 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physical scientists average at $115,360 and the median at $108,790 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,230.

Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Ohio

Dayton$140,240
Cincinnati$123,710
Cleveland$121,220
Columbus$82,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dayton	$140,240	$142,080	$120,060	$100,193	93
Cincinnati	$123,710	$120,740	$92,290	$90,628	95
Cleveland	$121,220	$106,620	$104,870	$88,179	94
Columbus	$82,630	$78,440	$65,530	$63,057	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton'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.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Physical Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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 19-2099.
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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