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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$37,330
- Columbus$36,910
- Canton$35,620
- Akron$35,300
- Dayton$35,200
- Cincinnati$35,010
- Toledo$34,830
- Springfield$34,620
- Sandusky$34,430
- Lima$33,640
- Youngstown$33,450
- Mansfield$33,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $37,330 | $37,060 | $31,840 | $30,664 | 94 |
| Columbus | $36,910 | $36,590 | $31,200 | $30,348 | 95 |
| Canton | $35,620 | $35,600 | $30,010 | $29,380 | 89 |
| Akron | $35,300 | $36,030 | $29,120 | $29,139 | 93 |
| Dayton | $35,200 | $35,700 | $30,910 | $29,064 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $35,010 | $36,030 | $29,200 | $29,167 | 95 |
| Toledo | $34,830 | $35,560 | $29,660 | $28,786 | 91 |
| Springfield | $34,620 | $34,490 | $28,990 | $28,663 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $34,430 | $35,250 | $29,650 | $28,916 | 89 |
| Lima | $33,640 | $34,200 | $28,890 | $28,229 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $33,450 | $32,150 | $28,480 | $27,666 | 87 |
| Mansfield | $33,000 | $31,300 | $28,430 | $27,494 | 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 35-2014.
- 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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