How much does a personal care and service worker make in Ohio?
$28,600a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Ohio. That is $13.75 an hour or $2,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.75
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,120Median: $28,600Highest 10%: $37,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,120 | $12.56 | |
| 25th | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| Median | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 75th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 90th | $37,500 | $18.03 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $29,240 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,020 |
| Cleveland, OH | $28,030 |
| Akron, OH | $27,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 38. Nebraska | $30,120 |
| 39. New Hampshire | $30,010 |
| 40. Missouri | $29,700 |
| 41. Ohio | $28,600 |
| 42. Indiana | $27,790 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $27,590 |
| 44. Georgia | $25,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $13.75 ($28,600 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $28,600 against $41,600 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Ohio rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Ohio ranks 41 of 46 states.
Which city in Ohio pays personal care and service workers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $29,240 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.