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Computer Programmers Salary in Ohio
Computer Programmers in Ohio earn a median $85,270 a year, 15% below the U.S. median.
- Median in OH
- $85,270 a year
- U.S. median
- $100,390 a year
- Employment
- 2,100
- Location quotient
- 0.64
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Ohio
- Median (50%)
- $85,270 · $41.00 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $93,010 · $44.72 an hour (estimate error ±10.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $51,030 · $24.53 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $67,830 · $32.61 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $107,100 · $51.49 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $134,370 · $64.60 an hour
- Employment
- 2,100 (estimate error ±31.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.38
- Location quotient
- 0.64 (1.00 = national share)
Computer Programmers pay by metro area in Ohio
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $101,640 | 410 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $96,750 | 30 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $96,350 | 200 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $82,520 | 50 |
| Columbus, OH | $80,910 | 410 |
| Toledo, OH | $79,770 | 100 |
| Cleveland, OH | $79,290 | 400 |
| Akron, OH | $78,070 | 140 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $76,460 | 80 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $73,440 | 40 |
| Springfield, OH | Not reported | 40 |
H-1B filings for computer programmers in Ohio
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
353 certified filings with a median offered wage of $86,195.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer programmers make in Ohio?
- The median wage for computer programmers in Ohio is $85,270 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,100 jobs in the state.
- Where in Ohio do computer programmers earn the most?
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $101,640 a year.