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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$39,620
- Akron$37,870
- Cincinnati$37,630
- Cleveland$37,460
- Dayton$37,080
- Toledo$36,840
- Springfield$36,080
- Sandusky$35,810
- Mansfield$35,720
- Lima$35,630
- Canton$35,340
- Youngstown$34,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $39,620 | $38,100 | $36,280 | $32,384 | 95 |
| Akron | $37,870 | $37,080 | $35,200 | $31,069 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $37,630 | $37,180 | $32,670 | $31,153 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $37,460 | $36,930 | $34,590 | $30,761 | 94 |
| Dayton | $37,080 | $36,680 | $31,780 | $30,476 | 93 |
| Toledo | $36,840 | $36,760 | $32,150 | $30,296 | 91 |
| Springfield | $36,080 | $35,590 | $31,070 | $29,761 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $35,810 | $35,880 | $32,070 | $29,970 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $35,720 | $35,890 | $30,520 | $29,544 | 89 |
| Lima | $35,630 | $35,820 | $31,070 | $29,743 | 90 |
| Canton | $35,340 | $35,530 | $30,220 | $29,169 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $34,130 | $34,510 | $29,730 | $28,175 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus'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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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