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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Ohio
- Akron$33,500
- Cleveland$33,180
- Columbus$33,130
- Cincinnati$32,160
- Youngstown$31,630
- Springfield$31,160
- Sandusky$31,010
- Toledo$30,600
- Dayton$30,300
- Mansfield$29,800
- Lima$29,250
- Canton$27,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $33,500 | $30,140 | $28,110 | $27,788 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $33,180 | $30,460 | $29,060 | $27,547 | 94 |
| Columbus | $33,130 | $30,280 | $29,060 | $27,510 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $32,160 | $30,150 | $27,570 | $27,006 | 95 |
| Youngstown | $31,630 | $30,520 | $26,960 | $26,304 | 87 |
| Springfield | $31,160 | $30,610 | $26,230 | $26,061 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $31,010 | $29,570 | $26,380 | $26,305 | 89 |
| Toledo | $30,600 | $29,000 | $26,990 | $25,610 | 91 |
| Dayton | $30,300 | $29,140 | $25,340 | $25,384 | 93 |
| Mansfield | $29,800 | $26,770 | $25,080 | $25,083 | 89 |
| Lima | $29,250 | $28,790 | $23,680 | $24,888 | 90 |
| Canton | $27,950 | $26,610 | $23,520 | $23,928 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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