Take-home pay by job in Ohio
What 48 common jobs pay in Ohio, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,020 | $101,055 | $8,421 |
| Physician assistant | $132,090 | $97,853 | $8,154 |
| Lawyer | $131,020 | $97,158 | $8,096 |
| Nurse practitioner | $124,870 | $93,163 | $7,764 |
| Software developer | $114,090 | $86,007 | $7,167 |
| Medical and health services manager | $106,140 | $80,685 | $6,724 |
| Physical therapist | $103,050 | $78,616 | $6,551 |
| Computer systems analyst | $102,320 | $78,127 | $6,511 |
| Mechanical engineer | $99,100 | $75,965 | $6,330 |
| General and operations manager | $97,700 | $75,022 | $6,252 |
| Civil engineer | $96,220 | $74,025 | $6,169 |
| Dental hygienist | $88,990 | $69,155 | $5,763 |
| Registered nurse | $82,510 | $64,790 | $5,399 |
| Respiratory therapist | $79,920 | $63,046 | $5,254 |
| Accountant | $79,320 | $62,641 | $5,220 |
| High school teacher | $78,800 | $62,291 | $5,191 |
| Radiologic technologist | $78,320 | $61,968 | $5,164 |
| Elementary school teacher | $77,370 | $61,328 | $5,111 |
| Police officer | $77,020 | $61,092 | $5,091 |
| HR specialist | $70,180 | $56,485 | $4,707 |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $52,613 | $4,384 |
| Plumber | $63,330 | $51,554 | $4,296 |
| HVAC technician | $62,510 | $50,919 | $4,243 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $61,950 | $50,486 | $4,207 |
| Carpenter | $60,810 | $49,604 | $4,134 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $59,800 | $48,823 | $4,069 |
| IT support specialist | $59,720 | $48,761 | $4,063 |
| Firefighter | $59,370 | $48,490 | $4,041 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $51,520 | $42,417 | $3,535 |
| Bookkeeper | $48,810 | $40,321 | $3,360 |
| Auto mechanic | $48,710 | $40,244 | $3,354 |
| Dental assistant | $47,970 | $39,671 | $3,306 |
| Administrative assistant | $46,230 | $38,325 | $3,194 |
| Customer service representative | $45,610 | $37,845 | $3,154 |
| Medical assistant | $42,810 | $35,679 | $2,973 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $42,600 | $35,517 | $2,960 |
| Pharmacy technician | $40,650 | $34,008 | $2,834 |
| Warehouse worker | $39,460 | $33,088 | $2,757 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $39,010 | $32,740 | $2,728 |
| Waiter or waitress | $36,700 | $30,953 | $2,579 |
| Teaching assistant | $35,920 | $30,349 | $2,529 |
| Receptionist | $35,920 | $30,349 | $2,529 |
| Janitor | $35,900 | $30,334 | $2,528 |
| Security guard | $35,770 | $30,233 | $2,519 |
| Restaurant cook | $35,540 | $30,055 | $2,505 |
| Retail salesperson | $30,800 | $26,388 | $2,199 |
| Childcare worker | $29,680 | $25,522 | $2,127 |
| Cashier | $29,260 | $25,197 | $2,100 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.