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Highest paying jobs in Ohio after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Ohio, other surgeon pays most: $554,220 a year, and a single filer keeps about $359,589 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Ohio paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Ohio?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Ohio after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Other Surgeon	$554,220	$359,589
2	Cardiologist	$504,260	$329,663
3	Anesthesiologist	$490,530	$321,491
4	Pediatric Surgeon	$488,160	$320,071
5	Emergency Medicine Physician	$377,480	$253,774
6	Dermatologist	$373,640	$251,474
7	Orthopedic Surgeon	$323,480	$221,428
8	Pathologist	$309,480	$213,042
9	Other Physician	$297,440	$205,830
10	Ophthalmologist	$271,270	$190,122
11	Radiologist	$260,000	$183,034
12	Internal Medicine Physician	$249,990	$176,737
13	Psychiatrist	$244,990	$173,592
14	Nurse Anesthetist	$231,810	$165,302
15	Family Medicine Physician	$223,700	$160,201
16	Orthodontist	$219,300	$157,433
17	General Pediatrician	$217,970	$156,597
18	Airline Pilot	$204,170	$146,820
19	Other Dental Specialist	$192,050	$138,156
20	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$181,520	$130,780
21	Chief Executive	$176,440	$127,447
22	General Dentist	$167,410	$121,524
23	Engineering Manager	$166,870	$121,169
24	IT Manager	$163,640	$119,050
25	Physicist	$162,900	$118,565

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Every job with a median in Ohio: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Other Surgeon	$554,220	$359,589	980
Cardiologist	$504,260	$329,663	760
Anesthesiologist	$490,530	$321,491	780
Pediatric Surgeon	$488,160	$320,071	–
Emergency Medicine Physician	$377,480	$253,774	1,170
Dermatologist	$373,640	$251,474	–
Orthopedic Surgeon	$323,480	$221,428	500
Pathologist	$309,480	$213,042	600
Other Physician	$297,440	$205,830	21,160
Ophthalmologist	$271,270	$190,122	150
Radiologist	$260,000	$183,034	770
Internal Medicine Physician	$249,990	$176,737	1,540
Psychiatrist	$244,990	$173,592	690
Nurse Anesthetist	$231,810	$165,302	2,300
Family Medicine Physician	$223,700	$160,201	1,490
Orthodontist	$219,300	$157,433	250
General Pediatrician	$217,970	$156,597	2,110
Airline Pilot	$204,170	$146,820	1,550
Other Dental Specialist	$192,050	$138,156	160
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$181,520	$130,780	970
Chief Executive	$176,440	$127,447	4,470
General Dentist	$167,410	$121,524	2,790
Engineering Manager	$166,870	$121,169	9,690
IT Manager	$163,640	$119,050	19,500
Physicist	$162,900	$118,565	630
Medical Dosimetrist	$150,900	$110,693	–
Commercial Pilot	$150,330	$110,319	2,680
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$141,920	$104,802	460
Financial Manager	$140,870	$104,113	27,360
Aerospace Engineer	$138,440	$102,519	3,710
Natural Sciences Manager	$137,170	$101,686	1,560
Pharmacist	$137,020	$101,588	12,790
Computer Research Scientist	$135,510	$100,597	280
Sales Manager	$135,510	$100,597	22,840
Optometrist	$134,850	$100,164	1,300
Purchasing Manager	$134,580	$99,987	3,490
Database Architect	$132,910	$98,892	1,820
Marketing Manager	$132,330	$98,511	10,620
Physician Assistant	$132,090	$98,354	4,900
Other Psychologist	$132,060	$98,334	410
Computer Network Architect	$131,070	$97,685	5,150
Lawyer	$131,020	$97,652	19,950
Human Resources Manager	$130,480	$97,298	8,040
Other Manager	$129,940	$96,943	7,360
Health and Safety Engineer	$129,560	$96,694	650
Podiatrist	$129,380	$96,576	350
Training and Development Manager	$128,440	$95,959	990
Nurse Midwive	$127,730	$95,494	180
Veterinarian	$125,060	$93,742	3,430
Nurse Practitioner	$124,870	$93,617	15,400
Other Engineer	$120,470	$90,704	7,000
Economist	$120,000	$90,387	140
Political Scientist	$119,370	$89,961	40
Agricultural Engineer	$119,250	$89,880	60
Electronics Engineer	$118,830	$89,596	3,240
Public Relations Manager	$118,670	$89,488	1,400
Computer Hardware Engineer	$118,160	$89,143	580
Software Developer	$114,090	$86,391	44,790
Environmental Engineer	$113,180	$85,776	730
Biomedical Engineer	$111,550	$84,674	700
Chemical Engineer	$111,200	$84,438	1,030
Actuary	$110,980	$84,289	1,090
Information Security Analyst	$110,480	$83,951	6,010
Other Computer Occupation	$109,780	$83,478	6,150
Industrial Production Manager	$109,340	$83,180	14,290
Materials Scientist	$108,830	$82,836	450
Other Physical Scientist	$108,790	$82,809	430
Technical Sales Representative	$108,370	$82,525	9,870
Materials Engineer	$106,510	$81,267	1,790
Health Services Manager	$106,140	$81,017	24,390
Economics Professor	$105,930	$80,875	410
Refinery Operator	$105,150	$80,348	800
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$105,020	$80,260	690
Power Plant Operator	$104,160	$79,679	730
Operations Research Analyst	$103,620	$79,314	2,600
Physical Therapist	$103,050	$78,928	10,280
Data Scientist	$102,630	$78,645	6,100
Engineering Professor	$102,410	$78,496	1,260
Computer Systems Analyst	$102,320	$78,435	19,190
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$102,110	$78,293	240
Construction Manager	$101,980	$78,205	16,130
Other Treating Practitioner	$101,710	$78,023	880
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$101,550	$77,914	9,480
Administrative Services Manager	$101,500	$77,881	7,980
Fundraising Manager	$101,470	$77,860	1,630
Clinical Psychologist	$101,190	$77,671	2,080
Genetic Counselor	$100,670	$77,320	120
Electrical Engineer	$100,620	$77,286	6,360
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$100,320	$77,083	360
Industrial Engineer	$100,060	$76,907	23,480
Gambling Manager	$99,650	$76,630	110
K-12 Education Administrator	$99,590	$76,589	12,480
Funeral Home Manager	$99,440	$76,488	420
Occupational Therapist	$99,390	$76,454	6,760
Petroleum Engineer	$99,260	$76,366	200
Mechanical Engineer	$99,100	$76,258	14,390
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$98,700	$75,988	1,120
Financial Risk Specialist	$98,650	$75,954	2,110
Radiation Therapist	$98,650	$75,954	690
Other Social Scientist	$98,630	$75,941	1,520
Police Supervisor	$98,380	$75,772	5,170
Hydrologist	$98,200	$75,650	390
Statistician	$98,190	$75,643	580
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$98,000	$75,515	4,400
Facilities Manager	$97,740	$75,339	6,030
General and Operations Manager	$97,700	$75,312	153,160
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$97,690	$75,305	70
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$97,680	$75,298	510
Network and Systems Administrator	$97,570	$75,224	15,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$97,570	$75,224	670
Sales Engineer	$97,420	$75,123	1,210
Database Administrator	$97,190	$74,967	1,860
Physics Professor	$96,310	$74,372	420
Civil Engineer	$96,220	$74,311	10,560
Project Management Specialist	$95,770	$74,007	34,260
Other Biological Scientist	$95,560	$73,865	610
Judge and Magistrate	$95,260	$73,662	1,720
Architect	$94,960	$73,460	3,480
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$94,890	$73,412	150
Emergency Management Director	$94,690	$73,277	250
Art Director	$94,390	$73,074	1,050
Financial and Investment Analyst	$94,280	$73,000	9,760
Management Analyst	$94,270	$72,993	25,120
Speech-Language Pathologist	$93,300	$72,337	7,270
Power Line Installer	$93,150	$72,236	4,260
Occupational Safety Specialist	$91,460	$71,094	6,820
Computer Science Professor	$91,230	$70,938	1,180
School Psychologist	$91,010	$70,789	2,050
Personal Financial Advisor	$90,990	$70,776	7,680
Other Financial Specialist	$90,060	$70,147	4,170
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$90,000	$70,107	350
Budget Analyst	$89,840	$69,998	800
Dental Hygienist	$88,990	$69,424	8,630
MRI Technologist	$87,670	$68,532	1,840
College Administrator	$87,370	$68,329	6,880
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$86,560	$67,781	590
Mining and Geological Engineer	$86,210	$67,545	70
Gas Compressor Operator	$85,930	$67,355	120
Boilermaker	$85,550	$67,098	300
Chemist	$85,270	$66,909	4,010
Computer Programmer	$85,270	$66,909	2,100
Camera Equipment Repairer	$85,070	$66,774	80
Firefighting Supervisor	$84,490	$66,382	3,960
Medical Scientist	$83,910	$65,990	4,840
Logistician	$83,460	$65,686	8,990
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$83,400	$65,645	90
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$83,360	$65,618	2,520
Environmental Science Professor	$82,920	$65,321	210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$82,870	$65,287	3,160
Library Science Professor	$82,610	$65,111	50
Registered Nurse	$82,510	$65,043	143,730
Other Artist and Related Worker	$82,280	$64,888	120
Gas Plant Operator	$82,130	$64,787	570
Fashion Designer	$82,050	$64,732	90
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$81,720	$64,509	5,980
Audiologist	$81,390	$64,286	1,230
Mathematical Science Professor	$81,330	$64,246	1,600
Geography Professor	$81,290	$64,219	150
Geoscientist	$81,220	$64,171	410
History Professor	$81,080	$64,077	650
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$80,840	$63,914	510
Aircraft Mechanic	$80,570	$63,732	2,840
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$80,200	$63,482	410
Labor Relations Specialist	$80,150	$63,448	4,100
Political Science Professor	$80,090	$63,407	460
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$80,060	$63,387	390
Urban and Regional Planner	$79,950	$63,320	760
Respiratory Therapist	$79,920	$63,299	6,640
Business Professor	$79,770	$63,198	3,100
Credit Analyst	$79,720	$63,164	2,790
Sociology Professor	$79,690	$63,144	550
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$79,650	$63,117	100
Biological Science Professor	$79,600	$63,083	1,350
Construction Supervisor	$79,580	$63,070	23,640
Architecture Professor	$79,520	$63,029	290
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$79,470	$62,995	1,190
Other Business Operations Specialist	$79,350	$62,914	31,690
Accountant and Auditor	$79,320	$62,894	50,440
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$79,310	$62,887	900
Detective	$79,300	$62,880	2,140
Cardiovascular Technologist	$79,270	$62,860	2,140
Insurance Underwriter	$79,260	$62,853	5,110
High School Vocational Teacher	$79,230	$62,833	5,130
Administrative Law Judge	$79,000	$62,678	690
Sociologist	$78,850	$62,576	130
High School Teacher	$78,800	$62,542	49,540
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$78,730	$62,495	19,410
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$78,580	$62,394	160
Environmental Scientist	$78,540	$62,367	2,460
Psychology Professor	$78,530	$62,360	1,500
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$78,500	$62,340	1,800
Radiologic Technologist	$78,320	$62,218	9,570
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$78,050	$62,035	3,940
Chemistry Professor	$77,910	$61,941	700
Instructional Coordinator	$77,760	$61,839	3,510
Cost Estimator	$77,730	$61,819	8,100
Chiropractor	$77,710	$61,805	1,380
Communications Professor	$77,660	$61,772	1,390
Other Education Administrator	$77,640	$61,758	1,690
Other Engineering Technician	$77,590	$61,724	1,340
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$77,570	$61,711	600
Surgical Assistant	$77,450	$61,630	970
Elementary School Teacher	$77,370	$61,576	47,870
Middle School Teacher	$77,090	$61,386	30,450
Police Officer	$77,020	$61,339	23,430
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$77,010	$61,332	780
Transportation Inspector	$77,010	$61,332	430
Control and Valve Installer	$76,920	$61,271	1,230
Talent and Sports Agent	$76,790	$61,184	100
Food Scientist and Technologist	$76,780	$61,177	270
Nursing Professor	$76,700	$61,123	4,290
Criminal Justice Professor	$76,610	$61,062	420
Epidemiologist	$76,480	$60,974	300
Technical Writer	$76,480	$60,974	1,350
Anthropology Professor	$76,440	$60,947	180
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$76,410	$60,927	21,640
Loan Officer	$76,370	$60,900	9,880
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$76,240	$60,812	990
High School Special Education Teacher	$76,180	$60,771	10,580
Law Professor	$75,930	$60,602	250
Fish and Game Warden	$75,880	$60,568	160
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$75,810	$60,521	60
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$75,780	$60,501	2,950
Other Professor	$75,680	$60,433	5,670
Stationary Engineer	$75,470	$60,291	760
Compliance Officer	$75,030	$59,994	11,240
Sheet Metal Worker	$74,790	$59,832	4,180
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$74,750	$59,805	3,430
Health Specialties Professor	$74,720	$59,784	5,670
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$74,710	$59,777	2,290
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$74,590	$59,696	7,540
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$74,550	$59,669	220
Construction Inspector	$74,490	$59,629	3,490
Foreign Language Professor	$74,310	$59,507	960
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$74,130	$59,385	260
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$73,970	$59,277	9,550
Wholesale Sales Representative	$73,960	$59,270	58,740
Social and Community Service Manager	$73,890	$59,223	–
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$73,880	$59,216	120
Taper	$73,840	$59,189	110
Other Social Sciences Professor	$73,590	$59,020	200
Forester	$73,320	$58,838	160
Financial Services Sales Agent	$73,300	$58,824	13,520
Millwright	$73,220	$58,770	1,930
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$73,050	$58,655	350
Market Research Analyst	$72,790	$58,480	27,370
Kindergarten Teacher	$72,570	$58,331	3,290
Microbiologist	$72,500	$58,284	530
Editor	$72,160	$58,054	1,800
Production Supervisor	$72,160	$58,054	31,980
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$72,160	$58,054	370
Other Media Equipment Worker	$71,610	$57,682	210
Pipelayer	$71,560	$57,648	1,160
Embalmer	$71,550	$57,641	80
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$71,380	$57,526	130
Health Information Technologist	$71,330	$57,493	2,500
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$70,990	$57,263	490
Brickmason and Blockmason	$70,950	$57,236	2,770
Other Therapist	$70,700	$57,067	540
Surveyor	$70,620	$57,013	1,300
Mechanical Drafter	$70,580	$56,986	1,790
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$70,260	$56,769	420
Marriage and Family Therapist	$70,240	$56,756	460
Human Resources Specialist	$70,180	$56,715	33,500
Network Support Specialist	$70,080	$56,648	7,480
Executive Assistant	$69,600	$56,323	10,940
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$69,530	$56,276	3,060
Musician and Singer	$69,389	$56,180	1,760
Producer and Director	$69,350	$56,154	1,610
Agricultural Inspector	$69,280	$56,107	210
Financial Examiner	$69,040	$55,945	3,680
Animal Breeder	$68,980	$55,904	80
Arbitrator and Mediator	$68,790	$55,776	130
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$67,990	$55,235	13,650
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$67,770	$55,086	280
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$67,600	$54,971	990
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$67,580	$54,958	240
Court Reporter	$67,330	$54,789	340
Other Legal Support Worker	$67,230	$54,721	690
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$67,000	$54,566	200
Choreographer	$66,910	$54,505	120
Farmer and Rancher	$65,990	$53,832	100
Writer and Author	$65,930	$53,785	830
Transportation Security Screener	$65,870	$53,739	690
Calibration Technician	$65,520	$53,467	740
Industrial Engineering Technician	$65,490	$53,444	5,340
English Professor	$65,140	$53,172	2,240
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$65,130	$53,164	21,950
Occupational Safety Technician	$65,000	$53,064	1,310
Construction Equipment Operator	$64,940	$53,017	16,920
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$64,870	$52,963	390
Camera Operator	$64,860	$52,955	520
Health Education Specialist	$64,860	$52,955	1,970
Public Relations Specialist	$64,840	$52,939	6,670
Training and Development Specialist	$64,780	$52,893	17,690
Civil Engineering Technician	$64,730	$52,854	1,790
Electrician	$64,700	$52,831	28,950
Pump Operator	$64,700	$52,831	150
Real Estate Broker	$64,510	$52,683	–
Office Supervisor	$64,220	$52,458	45,070
Other Plant and System Operator	$64,140	$52,396	340
Fundraiser	$64,080	$52,350	3,460
Sound Engineering Technician	$64,030	$52,311	–
Brokerage Clerk	$64,020	$52,303	800
Physical Therapist Assistant	$63,820	$52,148	7,040
Clinical Lab Technologist	$63,800	$52,132	13,050
Landscape Architect	$63,790	$52,125	480
Curator	$63,640	$52,008	370
Healthcare Social Worker	$63,610	$51,985	8,930
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$63,600	$51,977	290
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$63,470	$51,876	820
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$63,410	$51,830	1,220
Plumber	$63,330	$51,768	16,390
Electrical Engineering Technician	$63,300	$51,744	3,260
Locomotive Engineer	$63,280	$51,729	200
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,200	$51,667	6,270
Conservation Scientist	$63,160	$51,636	680
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$62,990	$51,504	6,060
Food Service Manager	$62,980	$51,496	8,570
Other Life Scientist	$62,950	$51,473	50
Telecom Line Installer	$62,860	$51,403	3,920
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$62,760	$51,325	4,000
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$62,700	$51,279	3,890
Postal Service Clerk	$62,690	$51,271	2,430
Hearing Aid Specialist	$62,680	$51,263	260
HVAC Technician	$62,510	$51,131	14,150
Flight Attendant	$62,440	$51,077	990
Surgical Technologist	$62,420	$51,061	3,730
Education Professor	$62,400	$51,046	2,120
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$62,400	$51,046	70
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$62,310	$50,976	1,510
Tool and Die Maker	$62,280	$50,953	5,520
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$62,200	$50,891	180
Licensed Practical Nurse	$61,950	$50,697	39,900
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$61,860	$50,627	2,440
School and Career Counselor	$61,760	$50,549	13,250
Transportation Supervisor	$61,760	$50,549	23,100
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,680	$50,487	3,560
Traffic Technician	$61,460	$50,316	210
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$61,450	$50,309	2,860
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$61,440	$50,301	380
Athletic Trainer	$61,420	$50,285	2,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$61,420	$50,285	1,680
Interior Designer	$61,410	$50,278	2,180
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$61,390	$50,262	1,480
Music Director and Composer	$61,380	$50,254	440
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,260	$50,161	16,250
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$61,260	$50,161	930
Interpreter and Translator	$61,230	$50,138	2,030
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$61,130	$50,060	12,680
Probation Officer	$61,120	$50,053	3,310
Earth Driller	$61,010	$49,967	390
Social Work Professor	$60,930	$49,905	670
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$60,880	$49,866	60
Carpenter	$60,810	$49,812	18,450
Metal Pourer and Caster	$60,770	$49,781	460
Recreational Therapist	$60,770	$49,781	310
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$60,700	$49,727	1,150
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$60,670	$49,703	350
Librarian	$60,630	$49,672	4,820
Vocational Instructor	$60,600	$49,649	3,440
Chemical Equipment Operator	$60,550	$49,610	7,830
Diesel Mechanic	$60,470	$49,548	14,240
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$60,420	$49,509	9,270
Historian	$60,350	$49,455	–
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$60,330	$49,440	1,350
Paving Equipment Operator	$60,280	$49,401	2,370
Glazier	$60,200	$49,339	1,670
Avionics Technician	$60,080	$49,246	160
CNC Programmer	$60,080	$49,246	2,370
Graphic Designer	$60,080	$49,246	7,280
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$59,800	$49,028	83,060
Other Social Worker	$59,780	$49,013	3,250
Chemical Technician	$59,750	$48,990	3,120
IT Support Specialist	$59,720	$48,966	22,370
Floor Layer	$59,470	$48,772	850
Rail Yard Engineer	$59,460	$48,764	–
Services Sales Representative	$59,390	$48,710	38,440
Correctional Officer	$59,370	$48,695	12,610
Firefighter	$59,370	$48,695	18,100
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$59,280	$48,625	520
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$59,280	$48,625	2,330
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$59,170	$48,539	5,870
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$59,160	$48,532	70
Clergy	$59,160	$48,532	2,020
Property and Real Estate Manager	$59,050	$48,446	9,960
Other Personal Service Manager	$58,940	$48,361	–
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$58,840	$48,283	150
Archivist	$58,790	$48,245	150
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$47,996	3,700
Refractory Materials Repairer	$58,470	$47,996	250
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$58,440	$47,973	1,280
Bridge and Lock Tender	$58,410	$47,950	110
Insulation Worker	$58,400	$47,942	870
Rigger	$58,380	$47,926	290
Mental Health Counselor	$58,360	$47,911	18,020
Mechanical Door Repairer	$58,250	$47,826	1,190
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$58,240	$47,818	1,120
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$58,100	$47,709	4,550
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$58,030	$47,655	260
Machinist	$57,940	$47,585	17,110
Production and Planning Clerk	$57,830	$47,500	17,700
Mortician and Funeral Director	$57,800	$47,476	1,370
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$57,700	$47,399	820
Survey Researcher	$57,630	$47,344	320
Crane and Tower Operator	$57,620	$47,337	1,780
Other Drafter	$57,610	$47,329	260
Mason Helper	$57,410	$47,174	500
Medical Equipment Repairer	$57,370	$47,143	3,520
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$57,270	$47,065	5,820
Airfield Operations Specialist	$57,140	$46,964	360
Credit Authorizer	$57,120	$46,949	490
Food Science Technician	$57,060	$46,902	230
Other Transportation Worker	$57,010	$46,863	150
Other Teacher	$56,890	$46,770	–
Forging Machine Operator	$56,870	$46,755	500
Soil and Plant Scientist	$56,820	$46,716	320
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$56,690	$46,615	190
Title Examiner	$56,680	$46,607	1,860
Film and Video Editor	$56,410	$46,398	340
Tire Builder	$56,370	$46,367	780
Construction Laborer	$56,080	$46,142	31,910
Environmental Science Technician	$56,070	$46,134	770
Ship Captain and Mate	$56,070	$46,134	420
Massage Therapist	$55,990	$46,072	1,760
Gambling Services Supervisor	$55,680	$45,831	330
Landscaping Supervisor	$55,680	$45,831	4,120
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$55,560	$45,738	100
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$55,080	$45,366	1,790
Umpire and Referee	$55,040	$45,335	580
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$54,940	$45,257	380
Lighting Technician	$54,940	$45,257	260
Set and Exhibit Designer	$54,560	$44,962	290
Carpet Installer	$54,370	$44,815	310
RV Service Technician	$54,350	$44,799	590
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$54,020	$44,543	1,150
Chef and Head Cook	$53,990	$44,520	4,000
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$53,520	$44,155	140
Rail Car Repairer	$53,480	$44,124	690
General Maintenance Worker	$53,420	$44,077	64,770
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$53,400	$44,062	1,300
Desktop Publisher	$53,380	$44,046	60
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$53,340	$44,015	40
Dredge Operator	$53,310	$43,992	40
Security Supervisor	$53,020	$43,767	2,030
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$52,880	$43,658	1,040
Motorboat Mechanic	$52,450	$43,325	400
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$52,350	$43,247	550
Structural Metal Fabricator	$52,300	$43,208	1,090
Hydrologic Technician	$52,120	$43,069	80
Other Information and Record Clerk	$52,120	$43,069	1,510
Environmental Engineering Technician	$51,830	$42,844	630
Drilling Machine Operator	$51,670	$42,719	200
Exercise Physiologist	$51,660	$42,712	340
Child and Family Social Worker	$51,520	$42,603	16,050
Milling Machine Operator	$51,310	$42,440	610
Paramedic	$51,300	$42,432	3,600
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$51,230	$42,378	450
Other Special Education Teacher	$51,230	$42,378	580
Credit Counselor	$51,160	$42,324	890
Biological Technician	$51,080	$42,262	2,240
Legal Secretary	$51,080	$42,262	4,360
Bailiff	$51,060	$42,246	1,640
Medical Records Specialist	$50,990	$42,192	7,440
Septic Tank Servicer	$50,750	$42,006	1,000
Community Health Worker	$50,650	$41,928	1,910
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$50,650	$41,928	120
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$50,600	$41,889	–
Logging Equipment Operator	$50,590	$41,881	260
Dispensing Optician	$50,500	$41,812	2,960
Etcher and Engraver	$50,430	$41,757	320
Advertising Sales Agent	$50,410	$41,742	3,220
Welder	$50,340	$41,687	20,330
Social Science Research Assistant	$50,330	$41,680	240
Dispatcher	$50,320	$41,672	5,720
Auto Glass Installer	$50,090	$41,493	860
Eligibility Interviewer	$50,070	$41,478	4,300
Pesticide Applicator	$50,060	$41,470	490
Rolling Machine Operator	$50,030	$41,447	1,310
Event Planner	$49,900	$41,346	4,750
Audio and Video Technician	$49,890	$41,338	1,430
Lathe Operator	$49,880	$41,330	1,180
Procurement Clerk	$49,880	$41,330	1,350
Judicial Law Clerk	$49,840	$41,299	240
Log Grader and Scaler	$49,710	$41,198	30
Correspondence Clerk	$49,700	$41,191	40
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$49,650	$41,152	1,460
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$49,580	$41,098	3,030
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,530	$41,059	2,840
Construction Painter	$49,450	$40,997	5,600
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$49,390	$40,950	940
Roofer	$49,390	$40,950	4,610
Religious Education Director	$49,340	$40,911	740
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$49,330	$40,904	4,710
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$49,220	$40,818	30
Other Science Technician	$49,210	$40,810	1,020
CNC Machine Operator	$49,160	$40,772	21,250
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$49,150	$40,764	5,800
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$49,130	$40,748	490
Auto Body Repairer	$49,080	$40,710	5,950
Painting and Coating Worker	$49,080	$40,710	230
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$49,040	$40,679	980
Tax Preparer	$49,020	$40,663	1,590
Geological Technician	$48,890	$40,562	130
Highway Maintenance Worker	$48,880	$40,554	6,070
Forest and Conservation Technician	$48,840	$40,523	230
Stonemason	$48,820	$40,508	150
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$48,810	$40,500	45,140
Broadcast Technician	$48,720	$40,430	430
Auto Mechanic	$48,710	$40,422	22,640
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$48,710	$40,422	2,210
Lodging Manager	$48,690	$40,407	1,490
Word Processor and Typist	$48,670	$40,391	310
Quarry Rock Splitter	$48,560	$40,306	50
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$48,550	$40,298	8,320
Parking Enforcement Worker	$48,510	$40,267	110
Dental Laboratory Technician	$48,480	$40,244	1,160
Forest and Conservation Worker	$48,470	$40,236	160
Cutting Machine Operator	$48,400	$40,182	3,000
Insurance Claims Clerk	$48,380	$40,166	11,160
Human Resources Assistant	$48,310	$40,112	2,770
New Accounts Clerk	$48,310	$40,112	–
Jeweler	$48,190	$40,019	430
Welding Machine Operator	$48,190	$40,019	2,190
Freezing Equipment Operator	$48,160	$39,996	240
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$48,130	$39,972	190
Other Financial Clerk	$48,120	$39,965	–
Court and Municipal Clerk	$48,030	$39,895	9,550
Floor Sander and Finisher	$48,000	$39,872	–
Veterinary Technician	$47,990	$39,864	4,790
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$47,980	$39,856	1,130
Statistical Assistant	$47,980	$39,856	70
Dental Assistant	$47,970	$39,848	12,150
News Reporter and Journalist	$47,880	$39,778	1,340
Fence Erector	$47,870	$39,771	950
Paperhanger	$47,830	$39,740	70
Prepress Technician and Worker	$47,810	$39,724	1,070
Utilities Meter Reader	$47,780	$39,701	1,070
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$47,770	$39,693	1,020
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$47,760	$39,685	400
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$47,740	$39,670	2,040
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,720	$39,654	5,230
Faller	$47,700	$39,639	–
Separating Machine Operator	$47,640	$39,592	1,470
Museum Technician and Conservator	$47,570	$39,538	350
Other Health Technician	$47,570	$39,538	8,590
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$47,550	$39,522	3,620
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$47,450	$39,445	4,640
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,430	$39,429	3,110
Other Communications Equipment Operator	$47,360	$39,375	60
Quality Control Inspector	$47,360	$39,375	32,060
Home Appliance Repairer	$47,300	$39,328	730
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$47,220	$39,266	600
Private Detective and Investigator	$47,200	$39,251	1,560
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$47,190	$39,243	750
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$47,070	$39,150	3,970
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$47,020	$39,111	210
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$46,970	$39,072	10,670
Other Education Worker	$46,860	$38,987	1,540
Plating Machine Operator	$46,790	$38,933	1,810
Wellhead Pumper	$46,750	$38,902	250
Mobile Home Installer	$46,730	$38,886	50
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$46,630	$38,808	120
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$46,620	$38,801	830
Roofer Helper	$46,600	$38,785	490
Coach and Scout	$46,530	$38,731	13,150
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$46,450	$38,669	42,360
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$46,420	$38,645	11,170
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,390	$38,622	19,480
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$46,340	$38,583	5,020
Costume Attendant	$46,330	$38,576	160
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$46,320	$38,568	560
Recreation Supervisor	$46,310	$38,560	4,280
Furniture Finisher	$46,290	$38,545	190
Real Estate Sales Agent	$46,240	$38,506	5,130
Administrative Assistant	$46,230	$38,498	54,790
Bill and Account Collector	$46,230	$38,498	6,620
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$46,190	$38,467	1,580
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$46,160	$38,444	60
Tile and Stone Setter	$46,140	$38,428	670
Order Clerk	$46,120	$38,413	3,810
Housekeeping Supervisor	$46,110	$38,405	5,730
Small Engine Mechanic	$46,110	$38,405	1,480
Mental Health Social Worker	$46,080	$38,382	6,050
Travel Agent	$46,000	$38,320	1,140
Other Social Service Specialist	$45,980	$38,304	820
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$45,880	$38,226	190
School Bus Driver	$45,860	$38,211	5,540
Other Counselor	$45,840	$38,195	330
Plumber Helper	$45,760	$38,133	1,090
Printing Press Operator	$45,760	$38,133	7,500
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,720	$38,102	93,480
Medical Appliance Technician	$45,710	$38,094	420
Retail Sales Supervisor	$45,680	$38,071	39,110
Customer Service Representative	$45,610	$38,017	85,930
Medical Equipment Preparer	$45,540	$37,963	3,210
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$45,470	$37,908	1,010
Other Media Worker	$45,380	$37,838	130
Grinding Machine Operator	$45,270	$37,753	5,960
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$45,270	$37,753	35,880
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$45,230	$37,722	13,350
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$45,230	$37,722	2,660
Animal Control Worker	$45,220	$37,714	290
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$45,180	$37,683	790
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$45,130	$37,644	2,930
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$45,120	$37,637	230
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$45,040	$37,575	60
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$45,010	$37,551	2,180
Other Protective Service Worker	$44,890	$37,458	1,520
Other Construction Helper	$44,870	$37,443	430
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$44,830	$37,412	11,050
Carpenter Helper	$44,760	$37,357	540
Food Batchmaker	$44,590	$37,225	7,040
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$44,560	$37,202	1,560
Other Extraction Worker	$44,550	$37,194	170
Medical Secretary	$44,280	$36,985	29,110
Motorcycle Mechanic	$44,280	$36,985	520
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$44,190	$36,915	910
Woodworking Machine Operator	$43,930	$36,713	2,710
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$43,850	$36,651	1,590
General Office Clerk	$43,680	$36,519	89,310
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$43,680	$36,519	1,700
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$43,620	$36,473	1,360
Tutor	$43,610	$36,465	5,760
Other Agricultural Worker	$43,540	$36,411	50
Crematory Operator	$43,530	$36,403	60
Aircraft Service Attendant	$43,310	$36,232	770
Packaging Machine Operator	$43,310	$36,232	17,850
Hoist and Winch Operator	$43,000	$35,992	–
Medical Assistant	$42,810	$35,844	28,950
Rehabilitation Counselor	$42,620	$35,697	3,690
Light Truck Driver	$42,600	$35,681	35,130
Model	$42,550	$35,642	120
Interviewer	$42,480	$35,588	6,730
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$42,440	$35,557	910
Electrician Helper	$41,920	$35,153	810
Tire Repairer and Changer	$41,760	$35,029	3,530
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$41,600	$34,905	370
Dietetic Technician	$41,380	$34,734	660
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$41,160	$34,564	980
Other Religious Worker	$40,780	$34,269	320
Gambling Dealer	$40,710	$34,214	640
File Clerk	$40,650	$34,168	1,820
Pharmacy Technician	$40,650	$34,168	17,820
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$40,350	$33,935	2,510
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$40,310	$33,904	490
Data Entry Keyer	$40,220	$33,834	4,530
Emergency Medical Technician	$40,220	$33,834	5,560
Pest Control Worker	$40,110	$33,749	2,170
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$39,980	$33,655	1,550
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$39,900	$33,593	230
Teller	$39,810	$33,523	13,890
Phlebotomist	$39,770	$33,492	5,120
Personal Service Supervisor	$39,660	$33,407	2,390
Conveyor Operator	$39,610	$33,368	340
Production Helper	$39,600	$33,360	4,280
Other Food Processing Worker	$39,470	$33,259	1,640
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$39,460	$33,251	108,830
Upholsterer	$39,420	$33,220	380
Skincare Specialist	$39,150	$33,011	1,700
Psychiatric Technician	$39,140	$33,003	3,950
Professional Athlete	$39,040	$32,925	590
Nursing Assistant	$39,010	$32,902	63,280
Other Production Worker	$38,720	$32,677	9,090
Counter and Rental Clerk	$38,590	$32,576	9,400
Residential Advisor	$38,590	$32,576	3,070
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$38,500	$32,506	100
Psychiatric Aide	$38,480	$32,491	980
Mail Clerk	$38,470	$32,483	2,210
Photographer	$38,470	$32,483	1,540
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$38,460	$32,475	360
Other Designer	$38,430	$32,452	–
Social and Human Service Assistant	$38,390	$32,421	10,970
Office Machine Operator	$38,380	$32,413	750
Courier and Messenger	$38,320	$32,367	1,710
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,220	$32,289	34,420
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$38,160	$32,243	150
Craft Artist	$38,070	$32,173	180
Vending Machine Repairer	$37,950	$32,080	1,450
Library Technician	$37,920	$32,056	4,020
Other Sales and Related Worker	$37,870	$32,017	1,400
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,850	$32,002	6,930
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$37,630	$31,831	5,640
Pharmacy Aide	$37,500	$31,730	690
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$37,470	$31,707	1,990
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$37,440	$31,684	2,700
Other Entertainer and Performer	$37,378	$31,635	400
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$37,360	$31,622	8,860
Food Service Supervisor	$37,340	$31,606	51,990
Physical Therapist Aide	$37,220	$31,513	760
Other Textile Worker	$37,200	$31,498	–
Tailor and Dressmaker	$37,170	$31,474	510
Substitute Teacher	$37,150	$31,459	9,140
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,130	$31,443	129,760
Medical Transcriptionist	$37,060	$31,389	680
Orderly	$37,030	$31,366	2,360
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$37,020	$31,358	3,540
Hand Packer and Packager	$37,000	$31,342	20,700
Telephone Operator	$36,970	$31,319	220
Motion Picture Projectionist	$36,870	$31,241	50
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$36,800	$31,187	2,440
Parts Salesperson	$36,790	$31,179	10,580
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$36,720	$31,125	23,440
Waiter and Waitress	$36,700	$31,110	77,250
Occupational Therapy Aide	$36,380	$30,861	200
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$36,370	$30,853	9,040
Switchboard Operator	$36,350	$30,838	990
Veterinary Assistant	$36,340	$30,830	4,640
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$36,260	$30,768	12,890
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$36,210	$30,729	60
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$36,070	$30,621	1,200
Shoe and Leather Worker	$35,950	$30,528	120
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$35,920	$30,504	30,850
Teaching Assistant	$35,920	$30,504	47,300
Janitor	$35,900	$30,489	72,540
Wood Model Maker	$35,900	$30,489	–
Floral Designer	$35,790	$30,403	1,520
Security Guard	$35,770	$30,388	34,450
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,760	$30,380	4,100
Driver/Sales Worker	$35,720	$30,349	20,430
Concierge	$35,660	$30,303	590
Funeral Attendant	$35,640	$30,287	1,720
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$35,590	$30,248	3,680
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$35,560	$30,225	410
Restaurant Cook	$35,540	$30,209	46,910
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$35,360	$30,070	120
Other Cook	$35,360	$30,070	180
Telemarketer	$35,290	$30,015	3,090
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$35,230	$29,969	13,750
Preschool Teacher	$35,180	$29,930	19,840
Automotive Service Attendant	$34,990	$29,783	2,930
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$34,610	$29,488	710
Baker	$34,560	$29,449	8,890
Food Preparation Worker	$34,530	$29,426	19,480
Home Health Aide	$34,460	$29,371	106,940
Other Gambling Service Worker	$33,750	$28,820	100
Bicycle Repairer	$33,640	$28,735	140
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$33,530	$28,650	10,450
Library Assistant	$33,480	$28,611	5,240
Other Material Moving Worker	$33,420	$28,564	210
Tour and Travel Guide	$32,800	$28,083	1,000
Animal Trainer	$32,700	$28,006	730
Recreation Worker	$32,420	$27,788	12,340
Maid and Housekeeper	$32,170	$27,614	28,930
Gambling Booth Cashier	$32,110	$27,568	220
Fine Artist	$31,780	$27,312	510
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$31,200	$26,862	1,160
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$31,040	$26,737	2,430
Bartender	$30,880	$26,613	27,420
Garment Presser	$30,820	$26,567	810
Retail Salesperson	$30,800	$26,551	137,370
Hotel Desk Clerk	$30,630	$26,419	6,320
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$30,520	$26,334	6,990
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$30,440	$26,272	15,320
Animal Caretaker	$30,310	$26,171	9,350
Parking Attendant	$30,100	$26,008	3,050
Other Office Support Worker	$30,060	$25,977	2,760
Photo Processing Worker	$29,770	$25,752	190
Childcare Worker	$29,680	$25,682	11,300
Dishwasher	$29,520	$25,558	14,380
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$29,400	$25,465	13,670
Short Order Cook	$29,290	$25,379	6,000
Cashier	$29,260	$25,356	103,020
Locker Room Attendant	$28,960	$25,123	480
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,430	$25,022	163,560
Other Personal Care Worker	$28,600	$24,844	1,200
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$28,200	$24,833	80
Usher and Ticket Taker	$28,540	$24,797	3,730
School Bus Monitor	$28,110	$24,759	1,000
Actor	$28,101	$24,751	170
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$27,770	$24,479	6,450
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$27,550	$24,297	15,480
Other Food Service Worker	$27,540	$24,289	3,260
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$26,980	$23,828	11,780
Fast Food Cook	$26,870	$23,737	12,310
Passenger Attendant	$26,220	$23,202	–
Other Entertainment Attendant	$24,350	$21,662	60

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Ohio median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Ohio

What is the highest-paying job in Ohio?

Other Surgeon, with a median of $554,220 in Ohio (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $359,589 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax.

What is the most common job in Ohio?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 163,560 people in Ohio, with a median of $28,430.

How much do you take home on the median Ohio salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Ohio is $49,380 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,942 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax.

Which job pays more in Ohio than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Ohio, pipelayer pays furthest above its US median: $71,560 here, 46% more than the national $49,000.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Ohio. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.