Ohio Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Ohio from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $49,380 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $11.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $516
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Ohio
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | 980 | $554,220 | $482,910 |
| 2 | Cardiologists | 760 | $504,260 | $493,580 |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | 780 | $490,530 | $422,500 |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 1,170 | $377,480 | $344,190 |
| 5 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 500 | $323,480 | $299,520 |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | 600 | $309,480 | $290,130 |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | 21,160 | $297,440 | $286,080 |
| 8 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 150 | $271,270 | $339,480 |
Most common jobs in Ohio
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 163,560 | $28,430 | $28,900 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 153,160 | $97,700 | $120,420 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 143,730 | $82,510 | $87,730 |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 137,370 | $30,800 | $34,580 |
| 5 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 129,760 | $37,130 | $38,920 |
| 6 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 108,830 | $39,460 | $41,000 |
| 7 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 106,940 | $34,460 | $34,190 |
| 8 | Cashiers | 103,020 | $29,260 | $30,160 |
Wages by metro area
- Akron, OH
- Canton-Massillon, OH
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
- Lima, OH
- Mansfield, OH
- Sandusky, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Youngstown-Warren, OH
- Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
- North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
- Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
- West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)8,523 certified, median offer $101,899
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)2,260 certified, median offer $76,232
Top H-1B employers in Ohio
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 264 | $146,200 |
| 2 | The Ohio State University | 237 | $80,000 |
| 3 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 236 | $97,469 |
| 4 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 188 | $85,238 |
| 5 | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | 130 | $78,479 |
| 6 | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 111 | $73,831 |
| 7 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 105 | $123,400 |
| 8 | Capgemini America Inc | 90 | $125,305 |
More Ohio labor data
- Unemployment by county3.4% statewide
- Jobs by industry5.69 million jobs, +0.3% in a year
- Minimum wage$11.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$516 a week on average
- Union membership11.6% in 2025
- Federal job openings453 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Ohio?
- The median wage for all occupations in Ohio is $49,380 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Ohio?
- Ohio's unemployment rate was 3.4% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Ohio?
- Surgeons, All Other have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Ohio: $554,220 a year.