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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | $84,480 | $77,210 | $62,540 | $65,107 | 90 |
| Cincinnati | $82,570 | $78,020 | $61,450 | $63,596 | 95 |
| Toledo | $81,830 | $77,340 | $61,390 | $62,537 | 91 |
| Dayton | $80,220 | $78,230 | $51,280 | $61,488 | 93 |
| Columbus | $78,130 | $74,940 | $57,260 | $60,135 | 95 |
| Akron | $71,510 | $65,700 | $52,520 | $55,825 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $69,940 | $64,340 | $45,500 | $54,803 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); 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 25-1199.
- 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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