How much does a child make in Columbus?
$58,460a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $58,460Highest 10%: $75,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 90th | $75,940 | $36.51 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Toledo, OH | $57,990 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,860 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,080 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,220 |
| Canton, OH | $50,590 |
| Springfield, OH | $50,500 |
| Wheeling, WV | $50,450 |
| Lima, OH | $50,020 |
| Dayton, OH | $49,630 |
| Akron, OH | $48,800 |
| Weirton, WV | $47,980 |
| Youngstown, OH | $47,570 |
| Mansfield, OH | $47,310 |
| Sandusky, OH | $46,990 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $81,500 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $74,800 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $73,690 |
| Health Education Specialist | $66,370 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 |
| Community Health Worker | $64,810 |
| Educational | $62,080 |
| Clergy | $60,820 |
| Social Worker | $59,690 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $28.11 ($58,460 a year).
Do childs make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $58,460 against $59,550 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $51,520, so Columbus pays 13% more.
Where does Columbus rank for child pay?
163 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,940 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.