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Computer Hardware Engineers average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$138,250
- Akron$128,420
- Cleveland$125,390
- Dayton$122,110
- Cincinnati$115,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $138,250 | $120,950 | $95,970 | $98,937 | 95 |
| Akron | $128,420 | $118,130 | $92,610 | $92,734 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $125,390 | $119,450 | $94,060 | $90,822 | 94 |
| Dayton | $122,110 | $121,030 | $92,440 | $88,753 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $115,540 | $109,120 | $78,910 | $85,291 | 95 |
*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 17-2061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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