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Average salary by job family in Youngstown
| Management | $105,490 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $103,740 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $91,970 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,800 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $81,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,810 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $76,580 |
| Construction and Extraction | $60,460 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,040 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,220 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $53,420 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,050 |
| Protective Service | $49,690 |
| Production | $46,840 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,920 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,100 |
| Sales and Related | $41,520 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,520 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,370 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,570 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,190 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,660 |
Highest-paying jobs in Youngstown
- Physicians, All Other$240,140
- Family Medicine Physicians$234,010
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$211,700
- Dentists, General$195,970
- Chief Executives$195,530
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$149,890
- Personal Financial Advisors$142,570
- Purchasing Managers$139,730
- Sales Managers$138,900
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,620
Most common jobs in Youngstown and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,460 | $26,780 | $26,950 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,870 | $32,710 | $29,080 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,480 | $103,750 | $80,050 |
| Cashiers | 4,290 | $28,580 | $28,140 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,090 | $80,010 | $78,680 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,040 | $39,040 | $41,540 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,890 | $34,350 | $33,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,840 | $32,480 | $31,330 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,780 | $41,980 | $40,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,740 | $56,610 | $56,810 |
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Cost of living in Youngstown
Prices in the Youngstown area are 13% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,140 therefore buys what $61,949 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $175,405, 3.2 times the median household income of $55,357.
$175,405typical home value
$55,357median household income
87.4BEA price parity
428,430metro population
Take-home pay in Youngstown
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $32,920 | $27,270 | $2,272 |
| Median wage | $43,800 | $35,407 | $2,951 |
| Average wage | $54,140 | $43,145 | $3,595 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,360 | $49,298 | $4,108 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Youngstown's local income tax (2.75%); 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 Youngstown
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$196K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$150K
- Purchasing Managers$140K
- Sales Managers$139K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$139K
- Financial Managers$130K
- Marketing Managers$123K
- Human Resources Managers$123K
- Managers, All Other$113K
- Industrial Production Managers$112K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$107K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$104K
- General and Operations Managers$104K
- Construction Managers$102K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$94K
- Facilities Managers$93K
- Administrative Services Managers$89K
- Education Administrators, All Other$75K
- Social and Community Service Managers$68K
- Food Service Managers$62K
- Lodging Managers$61K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$61K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$56K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53K
Legal4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical33 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$240K
- Family Medicine Physicians$234K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$212K
- Dentists, General$196K
- Pharmacists$131K
- Physician Assistants$124K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Veterinarians$116K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$87K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$82K
- Registered Nurses$80K
- Audiologists$76K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surgical Technologists$55K
- Chiropractors$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Paramedics$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Medical Records Specialists$43K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Materials Engineers$111K
- Engineers, All Other$105K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$98K
- Electrical Engineers$96K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Civil Engineers$95K
- Mechanical Engineers$90K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$89K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surveyors$62K
- Mechanical Drafters$59K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Software Developers$113K
- Information Security Analysts$95K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$93K
- Computer Systems Analysts$92K
- Data Scientists$83K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81K
- Computer Programmers$79K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$71K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$63K
- Computer User Support Specialists$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science6 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$143K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Logisticians$92K
- Project Management Specialists$88K
- Labor Relations Specialists$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Loan Officers$70K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$68K
- Compliance Officers$66K
- Human Resources Specialists$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
- Training and Development Specialists$51K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77K
- Pipelayers$74K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$66K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Sheet Metal Workers$64K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63K
- Electricians$62K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$61K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61K
- Carpenters$59K
- Glaziers$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Roofers$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46K
- Tile and Stone Setters$44K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$68K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$54K
- Tutors$43K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair23 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$85K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60K
- Millwrights$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Social Workers, All Other$64K
- Clergy$60K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Health Education Specialists$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Protective Service12 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Bailiffs$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Firefighters$44K
- Security Guards$36K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
Production44 jobs
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$56K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$54K
- Machinists$53K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Production Workers, All Other$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
- Bakers$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Procurement Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- File Clerks$38K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Crane and Tower Operators$54K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$41K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$97K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$72K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$60K
- Advertising Sales Agents$52K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Cashiers$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$62K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$39K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Medical Assistants$37K
- Orderlies$35K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Skincare Specialists$38K
- Funeral Attendants$36K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Animal Caretakers$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- Bartenders$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
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Salary in Youngstown: questions
What is a good salary in Youngstown?
Half of all workers in the Youngstown metro earn less than $43,800 and the average is $54,140. Earning more than $62,360 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Youngstown to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $61,832, because prices here are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Youngstown?
Physicians, All Other ($240,140), Family Medicine Physicians ($234,010), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($211,700).
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 Youngstown-Warren, OH (49660), all occupations and 364 individual jobs.
- 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 Youngstown's local income tax (2.75%); 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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