Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Ohio, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Ohio is in the Midwest region (East North Central division), with 11,883,304 residents, a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $72,212. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 92.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,212 | 40 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 16 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.8% | 5 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 92.8 | 17 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 39 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 5.5% | 38 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East North Central division: Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Wisconsin.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 137,366 | 13.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 137,216 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 121,635 | 12.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 98,226 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 85,146 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 65,552 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 58,550 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55,216 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 41,940 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32,661 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 28,938 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27,866 | 2.8% |
| Information | 26,102 | 2.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25,361 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 20,425 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 17,288 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9,266 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 7,927 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,251 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3,454 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 9,400 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 285,500 | +6.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 682,700 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,047,300 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 63,100 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 308,600 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 730,300 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 1,000,800 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 572,400 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 210,100 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 788,400 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 5,698,600 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 610,590 | 110.0 | 0.96 | $46,650 | $31,680 | $71,740 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 494,660 | 89.1 | 1.01 | $30,300 | $23,540 | $47,150 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 529,060 | 95.3 | 1.08 | $42,880 | $29,610 | $67,420 | -3% |
| Sales and Related | 459,090 | 82.7 | 0.96 | $36,450 | $26,100 | $95,060 | -5% |
| Management | 405,060 | 73.0 | 1.02 | $105,770 | $54,340 | $213,280 | -16% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 350,540 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $78,500 | $47,250 | $131,530 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 409,590 | 73.8 | 1.17 | $80,820 | $46,110 | $151,430 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 322,700 | 58.1 | 0.99 | $61,110 | $29,990 | $100,590 | +1% |
| Production | 451,510 | 81.3 | 1.48 | $47,180 | $34,790 | $73,300 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 244,030 | 44.0 | 0.87 | $37,530 | $29,620 | $49,580 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 196,920 | 35.5 | 0.86 | $62,140 | $40,560 | $95,930 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 221,770 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $59,810 | $36,940 | $90,830 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 151,340 | 27.3 | 0.81 | $100,200 | $52,170 | $160,920 | -8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 150,400 | 27.1 | 0.93 | $36,520 | $28,390 | $50,000 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 119,760 | 21.6 | 0.89 | $52,030 | $29,750 | $96,530 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 94,770 | 17.1 | 0.82 | $32,250 | $23,680 | $57,510 | -11% |
| Community and Social Service | 92,100 | 16.6 | 0.97 | $53,540 | $36,600 | $82,690 | -8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 103,420 | 18.6 | 1.11 | $95,090 | $58,080 | $150,300 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 61,250 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $51,720 | $30,110 | $101,910 | -18% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,950 | 7.6 | 0.80 | $79,160 | $47,580 | $135,790 | -4% |
| Legal | 34,550 | 6.2 | 0.74 | $92,830 | $47,670 | $213,770 | -9% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,120 | 0.9 | 0.33 | $39,840 | $27,490 | $62,790 | +9% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.5% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.7% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 1,170 | 0.99 | $377,480 | $130,370 | $513,210 | +12% |
| Physicians, All Other | 21,160 | 1.73 | $297,440 | $62,990 | $501,260 | +12% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,540 | 0.64 | $249,990 | $84,180 | $453,010 | -3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,300 | 1.24 | $231,810 | $148,690 | $329,690 | -2% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,490 | 0.39 | $223,700 | $67,790 | $405,180 | -8% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,110 | 1.50 | $217,970 | $163,780 | $296,660 | +4% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,550 | 0.42 | $204,170 | $100,300 | $406,110 | -12% |
| Chief Executives | 4,470 | 0.61 | $176,440 | $79,390 | $484,820 | -18% |
| Dentists, General | 2,790 | 0.63 | $167,410 | $64,910 | $316,970 | -2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,690 | 1.23 | $166,870 | $117,640 | $220,990 | -3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 19,500 | 0.81 | $163,640 | $100,900 | $233,510 | -7% |
| Commercial Pilots | 2,680 | 1.58 | $150,330 | $60,300 | $219,140 | +22% |
| Financial Managers | 27,360 | 0.91 | $140,870 | $82,190 | $273,760 | -15% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,710 | 1.53 | $138,440 | $82,830 | $201,670 | +3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,560 | 0.40 | $137,170 | $78,720 | $217,760 | -18% |
| Pharmacists | 12,790 | 1.11 | $137,020 | $65,470 | $165,900 | -3% |
| Sales Managers | 22,840 | 1.00 | $135,510 | $74,190 | $251,110 | -9% |
| Optometrists | 1,300 | 0.85 | $134,850 | $63,650 | $190,630 | -1% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,490 | 1.16 | $134,580 | $93,780 | $216,800 | -9% |
| Database Architects | 1,820 | 0.76 | $132,910 | $94,530 | $174,260 | -5% |
| Marketing Managers | 10,620 | 0.75 | $132,330 | $77,490 | $224,990 | -21% |
| Physician Assistants | 4,900 | 0.85 | $132,090 | $96,460 | $210,350 | -3% |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,150 | 0.80 | $131,070 | $84,340 | $180,640 | -2% |
| Lawyers | 19,950 | 0.74 | $131,020 | $69,790 | $269,530 | -18% |
| Human Resources Managers | 8,040 | 1.02 | $130,480 | $81,940 | $218,740 | -13% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 21,250 | 3.51 | $49,160 | $37,170 | $70,630 | -3% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | 1,580 | 3.10 | $46,190 | $35,810 | $63,920 | -4% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,790 | 2.99 | $55,080 | $40,010 | $71,080 | +1% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 3,430 | 2.83 | $74,750 | $45,200 | $79,400 | +39% |
| Tool and Die Makers | 5,520 | 2.72 | $62,280 | $42,080 | $84,840 | -3% |
| Bailiffs | 1,640 | 2.66 | $51,060 | $39,570 | $73,980 | -10% |
| Audiologists | 1,230 | 2.52 | $81,390 | $45,310 | $107,360 | -15% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,170 | 2.51 | $46,420 | $34,790 | $75,170 | -2% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 5,960 | 2.49 | $45,270 | $35,730 | $63,620 | -3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 2,370 | 2.33 | $60,080 | $42,950 | $84,120 | -12% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 5,020 | 2.31 | $46,340 | $35,850 | $59,640 | -3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 7,540 | 2.22 | $74,590 | $47,630 | $98,120 | +12% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 1,020 | 2.22 | $47,770 | $38,590 | $58,900 | -1% |
| Materials Engineers | 1,790 | 2.20 | $106,510 | $76,030 | $169,300 | -6% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 13,350 | 2.18 | $45,230 | $35,560 | $60,770 | -2% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 3,890 | 2.13 | $62,700 | $49,500 | $79,600 | -13% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,040 | 2.09 | $52,880 | $39,550 | $70,770 | +8% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,050 | 2.06 | $44,830 | $35,700 | $61,860 | +1% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 1,720 | 2.01 | $95,260 | $38,330 | $210,440 | -38% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 5,340 | 1.98 | $65,490 | $48,020 | $86,080 | -1% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,180 | 1.97 | $49,880 | $39,190 | $67,580 | -1% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,190 | 1.94 | $48,190 | $37,710 | $68,880 | +1% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,930 | 1.94 | $45,130 | $34,040 | $60,410 | +9% |
| Athletic Trainers | 2,100 | 1.93 | $61,420 | $49,700 | $75,100 | -2% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1,010 | 1.91 | $45,470 | $35,900 | $62,830 | +4% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 525 federal job postings open now in Ohio (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 90 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 60 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 49 |
| Defense Finance and Accounting Service | 46 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 31 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 23 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 21 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 21 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 18 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 16 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 13 |
| Army National Guard Units | 12 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 10 |
| Air National Guard Units | 10 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 8 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 46 |
| Medical Officer | 22 |
| Aviation Safety | 21 |
| Transportation Specialist | 20 |
| General Engineering | 17 |
| Financial Administration And Program | 16 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 15 |
| Nurse | 14 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 13 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 12 |
| Criminal Investigation | 11 |
| Attorney | 9 |
| Logistics Management | 8 |
| General Business And Industry | 7 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $77,926 (485 postings).
6 of the 250 largest US cities are in Ohio.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 | 4.7% | 38.7% |
| Cleveland | 365,391 | $43,383 | $961 | 7.2% | 24.0% |
| Cincinnati | 311,224 | $52,909 | $1,001 | 6.8% | 41.8% |
| Toledo | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 | 7.7% | 21.9% |
| Akron | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 | 7.8% | 23.6% |
| Dayton | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 | 9.0% | 21.6% |
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The median wage in Ohio is $49,380 a year ($23.74 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-3%). The 10th percentile earns $29,210 and the 90th $106,800.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 610,590 | 110.0 | 0.96 | $46,650 | $31,680 | $71,740 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 494,660 | 89.1 | 1.01 | $30,300 | $23,540 | $47,150 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 529,060 | 95.3 | 1.08 | $42,880 | $29,610 | $67,420 | -3% |
| Sales and Related | 459,090 | 82.7 | 0.96 | $36,450 | $26,100 | $95,060 | -5% |
| Management | 405,060 | 73.0 | 1.02 | $105,770 | $54,340 | $213,280 | -16% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 350,540 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $78,500 | $47,250 | $131,530 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 409,590 | 73.8 | 1.17 | $80,820 | $46,110 | $151,430 | -7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 322,700 | 58.1 | 0.99 | $61,110 | $29,990 | $100,590 | +1% |
| Production | 451,510 | 81.3 | 1.48 | $47,180 | $34,790 | $73,300 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 244,030 | 44.0 | 0.87 | $37,530 | $29,620 | $49,580 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 196,920 | 35.5 | 0.86 | $62,140 | $40,560 | $95,930 | +4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 221,770 | 40.0 | 1.02 | $59,810 | $36,940 | $90,830 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 151,340 | 27.3 | 0.81 | $100,200 | $52,170 | $160,920 | -8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 150,400 | 27.1 | 0.93 | $36,520 | $28,390 | $50,000 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 119,760 | 21.6 | 0.89 | $52,030 | $29,750 | $96,530 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 94,770 | 17.1 | 0.82 | $32,250 | $23,680 | $57,510 | -11% |
| Community and Social Service | 92,100 | 16.6 | 0.97 | $53,540 | $36,600 | $82,690 | -8% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 103,420 | 18.6 | 1.11 | $95,090 | $58,080 | $150,300 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 61,250 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $51,720 | $30,110 | $101,910 | -18% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 41,950 | 7.6 | 0.80 | $79,160 | $47,580 | $135,790 | -4% |
| Legal | 34,550 | 6.2 | 0.74 | $92,830 | $47,670 | $213,770 | -9% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,120 | 0.9 | 0.33 | $39,840 | $27,490 | $62,790 | +9% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Ohio ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $11.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 2.75% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 92.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,090 |
| Median home value | $239,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 68.0% |
| Poverty rate | 12.7% |
| Drive alone to work | 75.2% |
| Public transit to work | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.1% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
5.5% of residents of Ohio were born abroad (654,770 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 68,046 |
| Mexico | 49,518 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 33,147 |
| Philippines | 19,513 |
| Bhutan | 16,309 |
| Canada | 15,091 |
| Somalia | 13,431 |
| Germany | 13,428 |
| Guatemala | 12,577 |
| Nepal | 12,560 |
| Ukraine | 11,986 |
| Vietnam | 11,705 |
| Ghana | 10,657 |
| Korea | 10,620 |
| Japan | 8,733 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$11.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 2.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.4% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$72,212 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
525 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.