How much does a life make in Ohio?
$49,210a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Ohio. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.66
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,890Median: $49,210Highest 10%: $81,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| Median | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 75th | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| 90th | $81,970 | $39.41 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $58,580 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,230 |
| Akron, OH | $49,240 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,090 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 42. Iowa | $50,480 |
| 43. Missouri | $50,410 |
| 44. Minnesota | $49,410 |
| 45. Ohio | $49,210 |
| 46. North Carolina | $49,200 |
| 47. Texas | $48,960 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $23.66 ($49,210 a year).
Do lifes make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $49,210 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Ohio rank for life pay?
Ohio ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays lifes the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $58,580 a year.
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.