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Average salary by job family in Canton
| Management | $112,890 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $105,350 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,450 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,300 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $89,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,190 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,670 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,500 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,360 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,580 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $53,830 |
| Production | $48,900 |
| Protective Service | $48,740 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,840 |
| Sales and Related | $44,080 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,860 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,060 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,050 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,940 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,590 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,700 |
Highest-paying jobs in Canton
- Physicians, All Other$317,070
- Nurse Anesthetists$262,220
- Chief Executives$234,050
- Dentists, General$224,240
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155,150
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,200
- Financial Managers$146,790
- Purchasing Managers$144,240
- Personal Financial Advisors$142,200
- Sales Managers$138,460
Most common jobs in Canton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,020 | $28,050 | $27,760 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,850 | $33,120 | $29,480 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,580 | $33,040 | $31,850 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,510 | $107,270 | $82,720 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,920 | $35,400 | $34,500 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,830 | $85,060 | $79,610 |
| Cashiers | 3,810 | $29,540 | $28,890 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,420 | $39,890 | $38,900 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,690 | $42,080 | $36,210 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,590 | $44,830 | $44,430 |
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Cost of living in Canton
Prices in the Canton area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,990 therefore buys what $63,743 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $218,776, 3.3 times the median household income of $65,666.
$218,776typical home value
$65,666median household income
89.4BEA price parity
400,495metro population
Take-home pay in Canton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,710 | $28,696 | $2,391 |
| Median wage | $45,810 | $37,026 | $3,085 |
| Average wage | $56,990 | $45,421 | $3,785 |
| 75th percentile wage | $66,680 | $52,681 | $4,390 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Canton'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.
Salaries for every job in Canton
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$234K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$147K
- Purchasing Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$138K
- Human Resources Managers$135K
- Marketing Managers$128K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Industrial Production Managers$118K
- Managers, All Other$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- General and Operations Managers$107K
- Construction Managers$105K
- Administrative Services Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$95K
- Education Administrators, All Other$86K
- Social and Community Service Managers$69K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65K
- Food Service Managers$64K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$59K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
- Lodging Managers$56K
Legal4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical35 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$317K
- Nurse Anesthetists$262K
- Dentists, General$224K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Veterinarians$127K
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Optometrists$122K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Chiropractors$103K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Surgical Assistants$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Dental Hygienists$85K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$84K
- Audiologists$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Paramedics$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$38K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115K
- Electrical Engineers$100K
- Engineers, All Other$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$99K
- Materials Engineers$98K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$85K
- Surveyors$74K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$117K
- Software Developers$113K
- Information Security Analysts$103K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Data Scientists$96K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86K
- Computer Programmers$86K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$72K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$142K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$89K
- Logisticians$86K
- Labor Relations Specialists$84K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Accountants and Auditors$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Compliance Officers$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$67K
- Credit Analysts$66K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$66K
- Loan Officers$66K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64K
- Fundraisers$61K
- Training and Development Specialists$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70K
- Sheet Metal Workers$70K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$67K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$65K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Electricians$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Carpenters$58K
- Roofers$58K
- Construction Laborers$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$49K
- Helpers--Roofers$48K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$79K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$66K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$54K
- Tutors$44K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$100K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Millwrights$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$51K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$50K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Home Appliance Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Health Education Specialists$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Social Workers, All Other$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56K
- Clergy$55K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Production49 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Machinists$56K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$51K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Production Workers, All Other$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Bakers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$66K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48K
- Bailiffs$45K
- Firefighters$43K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$40K
- Security Guards$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Procurement Clerks$48K
- File Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$29K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104K
- Sales Engineers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$67K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- Advertising Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37K
- Telemarketers$33K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Wellhead Pumpers$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Bus Drivers, School$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$25K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support11 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$57K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$43K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Skincare Specialists$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$59K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Bartenders$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
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Salary in Canton: questions
What is a good salary in Canton?
Half of all workers in the Canton metro earn less than $45,810 and the average is $56,990. Earning more than $66,680 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Canton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,379, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Canton?
Physicians, All Other ($317,070), Nurse Anesthetists ($262,220), Chief Executives ($234,050).
What is the average salary in Massillon?
Massillon is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area, where the average salary is $56,990 a year and the median $45,810. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Massillon, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Canton-Massillon, OH (15940), all occupations and 381 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Canton'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.
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