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Data Scientists average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$114,820
- Cincinnati$108,630
- Akron$104,840
- Cleveland$102,410
- Dayton$99,820
- Canton$95,510
- Toledo$89,430
- Youngstown$83,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $114,820 | $107,950 | $83,090 | $84,013 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $108,630 | $102,650 | $80,470 | $80,744 | 95 |
| Akron | $104,840 | $99,780 | $79,370 | $77,516 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $102,410 | $101,860 | $79,770 | $75,934 | 94 |
| Dayton | $99,820 | $94,620 | $72,410 | $74,248 | 93 |
| Canton | $95,510 | $88,110 | $71,670 | $71,442 | 89 |
| Toledo | $89,430 | $82,000 | $62,210 | $67,484 | 91 |
| Youngstown | $83,040 | $79,720 | $62,450 | $63,117 | 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 15-2051.
- 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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