What is the average salary in Canton, OH?
$56,430a year
Average yearly pay across 381 jobs with official data in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Jobs with data
- 381
- Workers counted
- 155,600
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $372,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $218,900 |
| Dentist | $212,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $146,100 |
| Chief Executive | $145,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $143,100 |
| Pharmacist | $135,800 |
| Financial Manager | $128,700 |
| Optometrist | $127,200 |
| Purchasing Manager | $126,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,760 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,480 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $31,850 |
| General and Operations Manager | $82,720 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,500 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,610 |
| Cashier | $28,890 |
| Laborer and Freight | $38,900 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,210 |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,430 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$94,760
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$143,100
- Chief Executive$145,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$146,100
- Construction Manager$99,670
- Education Administrator$99,810
- Education Administrator$99,560
- Education Administrator$79,660
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,320
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$54,300
- Facilities Manager$94,670
- Financial Manager$128,700
- Food Service Manager$59,960
- General and Operations Manager$82,720
- Human Resources Manager$121,400
- Industrial Production Manager$109,800
- Lodging Manager$44,580
- Manager$103,600
- Marketing Manager$112,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$106,400
- Property$55,730
- Purchasing Manager$126,500
- Sales Manager$123,300
- Social and Community Service Manager$65,040
- Transportation$100,500
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$72,170
- Business Operations Specialist$68,710
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$65,730
- Claims Adjuster$60,690
- Compensation$59,040
- Compliance Officer$65,590
- Cost Estimator$74,990
- Credit Analyst$57,790
- Financial and Investment Analyst$86,110
- Financial Specialist$89,540
- Fundraiser$57,050
- Human Resources Specialist$61,950
- Labor Relations Specialist$77,810
- Loan Officer$57,720
- Logistician$85,380
- Management Analyst$81,130
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$59,660
- Meeting$48,880
- Personal Financial Advisor$97,700
- Project Management Specialist$82,530
- Training and Development Specialist$52,070
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$110,500
- Computer Network Support Specialist$65,810
- Computer Occupation$62,770
- Computer Programmer$96,750
- Computer Systems Analyst$100,600
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,650
- Data Scientist$88,110
- Information Security Analyst$98,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$80,760
- Software Developer$105,500
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$93,450
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$76,500
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$58,730
- Civil Engineer$92,360
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,520
- Electrical Engineer$99,700
- Electronics Engineer$112,400
- Engineer$78,260
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$53,980
- Industrial Engineer$96,880
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,690
- Materials Engineer$100,300
- Mechanical Drafter$63,750
- Mechanical Engineer$97,900
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,590
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$56,560
- Surveyor$72,750
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$57,080
- Chemist$76,660
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$96,900
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$67,220
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$84,720
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$60,920
- School Psychologist$78,590
Community and social service
- Child$50,590
- Clergy$59,810
- Community Health Worker$47,810
- Educational$63,470
- Health Education Specialist$55,940
- Healthcare Social Worker$61,760
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,700
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$51,550
- Rehabilitation Counselor$40,990
- Social and Human Service Assistant$36,750
- Social Worker$48,410
- Substance Abuse$56,640
Legal
- Judge$98,790
- Lawyer$119,200
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,730
- Title Examiner$49,360
Educational instruction and library
- Art$59,590
- Business Teacher$73,770
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,060
- Elementary School Teacher$77,940
- English Language and Literature Teacher$67,870
- Health Specialties Teacher$73,580
- Instructional Coordinator$77,760
- Kindergarten Teacher$59,680
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$50,220
- Library Technician$37,240
- Middle School Teacher$76,000
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$62,440
- Preschool Teacher$29,530
- Secondary School Teacher$77,690
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$34,160
- Special Education Teacher$60,330
- Special Education Teacher$72,440
- Special Education Teacher$61,280
- Special Education Teacher$73,540
- Substitute Teacher$34,420
- Teaching Assistant$78,510
- Teaching Assistant$35,790
- Tutor$40,590
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$46,440
- Editor$76,350
- Floral Designer$29,430
- Graphic Designer$50,750
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,030
- News Analyst$45,510
- Photographer$36,580
- Public Relations Specialist$59,500
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$58,050
- Audiologist$81,860
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$79,570
- Chiropractor$98,380
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$60,860
- Dental Hygienist$83,180
- Dentist$212,600
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$79,500
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,370
- Emergency Medical Technician$43,270
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$37,520
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,390
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,280
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$89,350
- Medical Records Specialist$47,550
- Nurse Anesthetist$218,900
- Nurse Practitioner$118,400
- Occupational Therapist$98,040
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,510
- Optician$48,410
- Optometrist$127,200
- Paramedic$53,320
- Pharmacist$135,800
- Pharmacy Technician$40,900
- Physical Therapist$99,980
- Physician$372,500
- Physician Assistant$126,300
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$76,240
- Registered Nurse$79,610
- Respiratory Therapist$82,200
- Speech-Language Pathologist$95,030
- Surgical Assistant$97,800
- Surgical Technologist$60,120
- Veterinarian$125,200
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,540
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,340
- Healthcare Support Worker$22,260
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$31,850
- Massage Therapist$50,980
- Medical Assistant$38,180
- Medical Equipment Preparer$43,310
- Nursing Assistant$37,840
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$64,250
- Orderly$34,700
- Phlebotomist$37,850
- Physical Therapist Assistant$63,820
Protective service
- Bailiff$46,890
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,290
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$35,080
- Firefighter$40,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,260
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$83,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,100
- Lifeguard$23,630
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$64,340
- Private Detective and Investigator$38,750
- Protective Service Worker$44,840
- Security Guard$35,140
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$30,450
- Chef and Head Cook$49,730
- Cook$26,300
- Cook$35,530
- Cook$35,600
- Cook$31,450
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,300
- Dishwasher$28,730
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,320
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$26,330
- Food Preparation Worker$31,420
- Food Server$28,790
- Host and Hostess$26,660
- Waiter and Waitress$36,210
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$23,390
- Animal Caretaker$28,580
- Childcare Worker$26,610
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$29,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$37,840
- Hairdresser$35,010
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$38,540
- Mortician$57,770
- Recreation Worker$29,620
- Residential Advisor$40,550
- Skincare Specialist$36,700
- Usher$25,800
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$48,350
- Cashier$28,890
- Counter and Rental Clerk$38,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$74,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$44,280
- Insurance Sales Agent$62,550
- Parts Salesperson$34,860
- Real Estate Sales Agent$45,620
- Retail Salesperson$29,480
- Sale and Related Worker$29,250
- Sales Engineer$80,370
- Sales Representative$90,770
- Sales Representative$62,580
- Sales Representatives of Service$56,380
- Security$49,370
- Telemarketer$29,240
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$46,530
- Billing and Posting Clerk$43,130
- Bookkeeping$46,000
- Courier and Messenger$36,270
- Court$38,940
- Customer Service Representative$44,430
- Data Entry Keyer$36,300
- Dispatcher$49,700
- Eligibility Interviewer$50,570
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,080
- File Clerk$39,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,320
- Hotel$30,110
- Human Resources Assistant$44,040
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$46,950
- Interviewer$37,210
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$56,120
- Library Assistant$26,610
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,260
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,090
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,340
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$28,750
- Office Clerk$42,090
- Order Clerk$46,170
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,770
- Postal Service Clerk$61,570
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
- Procurement Clerk$49,550
- Production$54,420
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,430
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,640
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,930
- Shipping$45,640
- Teller$40,030
- Weigher$41,580
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,470
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$76,250
- Carpenter$56,530
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,570
- Construction and Building Inspector$64,960
- Construction Laborer$53,760
- Electrician$61,320
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$61,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,770
- Helpers--Pipelayer$37,940
- Helpers--Roofer$50,430
- Highway Maintenance Worker$50,450
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$49,070
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,010
- Painter$48,610
- Plumber$59,960
- Roofer$59,430
- Rotary Drill Operator$63,600
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$46,900
- Sheet Metal Worker$75,200
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,350
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,990
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,310
- Computer$43,890
- Electric Motor$50,420
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$109,400
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$109,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,190
- Heating$58,910
- Helpers--Installation$40,110
- Home Appliance Repairer$44,900
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,830
- Installation$46,140
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$51,000
- Maintenance Worker$50,510
- Mechanical Door Repairer$59,950
- Medical Equipment Repairer$44,370
- Millwright$63,920
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$60,330
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$45,870
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$64,660
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,600
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$46,330
- Tire Repairer and Changer$44,570
Production
- Baker$29,220
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,110
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,790
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,020
- Cleaning$44,230
- Coating$47,110
- Coil Winder$51,460
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,180
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,020
- Crushing$44,370
- Cutting$46,990
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$48,180
- Electrical$46,320
- Extruding$41,810
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$46,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,310
- Food Batchmaker$45,120
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$42,950
- Food Processing Worker$43,790
- Forging Machine Setter$55,430
- Furnace$47,840
- Grinding$67,210
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$67,070
- Helpers--Production Worker$39,510
- Inspector$49,920
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$52,330
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$29,040
- Machinist$57,040
- Meat$41,920
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$55,080
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$58,590
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,510
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$53,670
- Molder$46,060
- Molding$45,940
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$41,070
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$37,350
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$45,260
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$39,790
- Printing Press Operator$46,270
- Production Worker$34,650
- Sawing Machine Setter$46,410
- Separating$53,690
- Sewing Machine Operator$31,000
- Tool and Die Maker$59,000
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$52,150
- Welder$50,510
- Welding$48,190
- Woodworking Machine Setter$34,640
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$33,800
- Bus Driver$27,070
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,400
- Crane and Tower Operator$72,070
- Driver/Sales Worker$35,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,240
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,580
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,930
- Laborer and Freight$38,900
- Light Truck Driver$39,440
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$41,510
- Motor Vehicle Operator$22,340
- Packer and Packager$38,800
- Parking Attendant$29,900
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,920
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,530
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,500
- Wellhead Pumper$64,010
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Canton, OH?
About $56,430 a year ($27.13 an hour): the average of the 381 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Canton, OH?
Physician ($372,500), Nurse Anesthetist ($218,900), Dentist ($212,600).
What are the most common jobs in Canton, OH?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (6,020 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,850 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (4,580 jobs).
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.