Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,320 | $86,427 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.13 | $41.55 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $85,474.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $77,484 | $53,350 | $101,850 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $73,490 | $50,600 | $96,600 | 88 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Ohio is $79,320, or about $38.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Ohio is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Ohio typically earn from $53,350 depending on the city and employer.
With 50,440 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $79,320, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 178 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 77% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $98,650, Project Management Specialists at $95,770, Financial and Investment Analysts at $94,280 — all figures are median annual wages for Ohio.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Ohio levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 178 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 77% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Ohio | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $98,650 | $2,110 |
| Project Management Specialists | $95,770 | $34,260 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $94,280 | $9,760 |
| Management Analysts | $94,270 | $25,120 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $90,990 | $7,680 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $90,060 | $4,170 |
Ohio levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Ohio.