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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$37,060
- Toledo$35,460
- Cleveland$35,230
- Akron$34,660
- Cincinnati$33,850
- Dayton$33,830
- Sandusky$33,700
- Springfield$33,180
- Canton$33,090
- Mansfield$32,580
- Lima$32,420
- Youngstown$31,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $37,060 | $36,930 | $31,200 | $30,461 | 95 |
| Toledo | $35,460 | $35,260 | $29,100 | $29,259 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $35,230 | $35,360 | $29,330 | $29,087 | 94 |
| Akron | $34,660 | $35,010 | $28,550 | $28,659 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $33,850 | $34,320 | $28,790 | $28,287 | 95 |
| Dayton | $33,830 | $33,110 | $28,800 | $28,035 | 93 |
| Sandusky | $33,700 | $34,080 | $29,230 | $28,359 | 89 |
| Springfield | $33,180 | $31,840 | $27,800 | $27,580 | 90 |
| Canton | $33,090 | $31,420 | $28,080 | $27,480 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $32,580 | $34,270 | $28,120 | $27,178 | 89 |
| Lima | $32,420 | $29,720 | $27,460 | $27,301 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $31,770 | $30,310 | $26,810 | $26,409 | 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 35-2021.
- 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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