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Technical Writers average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $90,870 | $78,870 | $65,990 | $68,422 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $85,270 | $79,140 | $64,350 | $65,373 | 95 |
| Toledo | $83,520 | $65,310 | $61,350 | $63,637 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $80,300 | $75,810 | $62,860 | $61,541 | 94 |
| Akron | $75,120 | $70,790 | $55,860 | $58,175 | 93 |
| Dayton | $74,290 | $64,380 | $52,070 | $57,635 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus'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 27-3042.
- 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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