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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$52,250
- Cincinnati$52,160
- Toledo$52,130
- Dayton$51,740
- Columbus$51,220
- Youngstown$49,720
- Akron$49,610
- Canton$49,260
- Mansfield$48,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $52,250 | $52,060 | $45,460 | $41,862 | 94 |
| Cincinnati | $52,160 | $50,730 | $41,670 | $42,159 | 95 |
| Toledo | $52,130 | $49,370 | $45,750 | $41,772 | 91 |
| Dayton | $51,740 | $51,030 | $43,150 | $41,479 | 93 |
| Columbus | $51,220 | $50,730 | $40,380 | $41,088 | 95 |
| Youngstown | $49,720 | $49,750 | $39,990 | $39,838 | 87 |
| Akron | $49,610 | $48,890 | $37,910 | $39,879 | 93 |
| Canton | $49,260 | $48,410 | $37,850 | $39,616 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $48,360 | $48,260 | $39,860 | $39,061 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland'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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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