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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$79,870
- Dayton$74,510
- Cleveland$73,850
- Akron$72,990
- Cincinnati$72,950
- Toledo$67,670
- Canton$67,240
- Sandusky$63,210
- Lima$61,310
- Youngstown$57,680
- Springfield$57,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $79,870 | $73,280 | $55,360 | $61,267 | 95 |
| Dayton | $74,510 | $63,900 | $52,600 | $57,778 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $73,850 | $66,610 | $51,720 | $57,348 | 94 |
| Akron | $72,990 | $61,830 | $47,730 | $56,789 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $72,950 | $64,040 | $51,520 | $57,273 | 95 |
| Toledo | $67,670 | $60,220 | $48,100 | $53,325 | 91 |
| Canton | $67,240 | $59,500 | $44,300 | $53,045 | 89 |
| Sandusky | $63,210 | $56,030 | $48,700 | $50,883 | 89 |
| Lima | $61,310 | $57,970 | $51,220 | $49,279 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $57,680 | $54,300 | $42,670 | $45,796 | 87 |
| Springfield | $57,010 | $54,930 | $38,600 | $45,494 | 90 |
*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 27-3031.
- 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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