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Average salary by job family in Dayton
| Management | $121,560 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $111,090 |
| Legal | $109,280 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,780 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $101,560 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $100,820 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $92,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $64,760 |
| Construction and Extraction | $64,740 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,210 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,840 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,010 |
| Protective Service | $58,690 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,680 |
| Production | $48,390 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,090 |
| Sales and Related | $46,900 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,480 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,480 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,820 |
Highest-paying jobs in Dayton
- Anesthesiologists$444,120
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$370,640
- Physicians, All Other$286,030
- Chief Executives$282,040
- Surgeons, All Other$281,050
- Nurse Anesthetists$228,150
- Pediatricians, General$218,770
- Family Medicine Physicians$199,280
- Dentists, General$199,000
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,230
Most common jobs in Dayton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,860 | $28,610 | $27,680 |
| Registered Nurses | 11,640 | $88,720 | $82,510 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,180 | $119,450 | $98,030 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,170 | $34,200 | $30,360 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,770 | $40,550 | $36,750 |
| Cashiers | 7,300 | $29,870 | $28,750 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,070 | $34,370 | $34,980 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,510 | $41,340 | $40,280 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,980 | $44,610 | $42,840 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,770 | $42,870 | $39,940 |
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Cost of living in Dayton
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,730 therefore buys what $70,911 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $186,200, 2.7 times the median household income of $69,752.
$186,200typical home value
$69,752median household income
92.7BEA price parity
813,608metro population
Take-home pay in Dayton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,810 | $30,273 | $2,523 |
| Median wage | $49,980 | $40,157 | $3,346 |
| Average wage | $65,730 | $51,963 | $4,330 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,270 | $60,872 | $5,073 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton'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 Dayton
Management29 jobs
- Chief Executives$282K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163K
- Financial Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$147K
- Natural Sciences Managers$147K
- Human Resources Managers$141K
- Purchasing Managers$137K
- Managers, All Other$134K
- Marketing Managers$134K
- Public Relations Managers$133K
- Training and Development Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$124K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Industrial Production Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Fundraising Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- Construction Managers$105K
- Administrative Services Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$101K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$67K
- Food Service Managers$65K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65K
- Lodging Managers$58K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Architecture and Engineering27 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$142K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136K
- Materials Engineers$135K
- Aerospace Engineers$133K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$132K
- Chemical Engineers$125K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$122K
- Environmental Engineers$113K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$113K
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$103K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$77K
- Surveyors$75K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$135K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$134K
- Database Architects$127K
- Operations Research Analysts$122K
- Information Security Analysts$121K
- Software Developers$119K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$114K
- Statisticians$110K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Data Scientists$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Computer Programmers$95K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$86K
- Web Developers$80K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$73K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Physicists$150K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$140K
- Psychologists, All Other$135K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$126K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$118K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$113K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111K
- Chemists$110K
- School Psychologists$101K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98K
- Urban and Regional Planners$88K
- Historians$86K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$84K
- Microbiologists$74K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64K
- Conservation Scientists$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$40K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical52 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$444K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$371K
- Physicians, All Other$286K
- Surgeons, All Other$281K
- Nurse Anesthetists$228K
- Pediatricians, General$219K
- Family Medicine Physicians$199K
- Dentists, General$199K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$142K
- Psychiatrists$139K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$137K
- Optometrists$137K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Veterinarians$134K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Podiatrists$129K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$121K
- Nurse Practitioners$116K
- Physical Therapists$106K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Radiation Therapists$91K
- Audiologists$91K
- Chiropractors$89K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Dental Hygienists$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Surgical Assistants$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$71K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66K
- Athletic Trainers$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Exercise Physiologists$57K
- Paramedics$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
- Dietetic Technicians$38K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$121K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$111K
- Project Management Specialists$107K
- Financial Risk Specialists$107K
- Logisticians$106K
- Management Analysts$106K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$104K
- Loan Officers$98K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$93K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Credit Analysts$87K
- Labor Relations Specialists$84K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Financial Examiners$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Credit Counselors$56K
- Tax Preparers$55K
Educational Instruction and Library42 jobs
- Curators$92K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$80K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$78K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$76K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$75K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$58K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Tutors$42K
- Library Technicians$41K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$70K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$70K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69K
- Sheet Metal Workers$69K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$66K
- Electricians$65K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$65K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Glaziers$60K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$58K
- Carpenters$58K
- Construction Laborers$57K
- Roofers$55K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Fence Erectors$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$51K
- Helpers--Carpenters$47K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media20 jobs
- Art Directors$102K
- Editors$81K
- Music Directors and Composers$78K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$78K
- Producers and Directors$75K
- Public Relations Specialists$75K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$74K
- Technical Writers$74K
- Graphic Designers$68K
- Interpreters and Translators$68K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Writers and Authors$64K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Coaches and Scouts$51K
- Broadcast Technicians$50K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$49K
- Photographers$43K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$40K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
- Floral Designers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair28 jobs
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$91K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68K
- Millwrights$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$61K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$68K
- Health Education Specialists$67K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Clergy$60K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$59K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Religious Workers, All Other$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$104K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75K
- Transportation Security Screeners$68K
- Bailiffs$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56K
- Firefighters$55K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$53K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Security Guards$41K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
Office and Administrative Support44 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Brokerage Clerks$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Word Processors and Typists$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- File Clerks$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Production60 jobs
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$73K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Machinists$57K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$57K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$49K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$47K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$46K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$46K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$42K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$129K
- Transportation Inspectors$91K
- Crane and Tower Operators$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$58K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104K
- Sales Engineers$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Real Estate Brokers$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- Advertising Sales Agents$65K
- Travel Agents$53K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Telemarketers$38K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Massage Therapists$55K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$46K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Residential Advisors$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$32K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$32K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Bartenders$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28K
Jobs paid by the hour in Dayton
For 1 job in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $53.33 | $59.56 | 160 |
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Salary in Dayton: questions
What is a good salary in Dayton?
Half of all workers in the Dayton metro earn less than $49,980 and the average is $65,730. Earning more than $79,270 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Dayton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,673, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Dayton?
Anesthesiologists ($444,120), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($370,640), Physicians, All Other ($286,030).
What is the average salary in Kettering?
Kettering is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, where the average salary is $65,730 a year and the median $49,980. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Kettering, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Beavercreek?
Beavercreek is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, where the average salary is $65,730 a year and the median $49,980. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Beavercreek, 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430), all occupations and 515 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro).
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Dayton'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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