Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,770 | $104,968 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.04 | $50.47 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $103,200.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $93,120 | $63,050 | $140,650 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $88,320 | $59,800 | $133,400 | 88 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Ohio is $95,770, or about $46.04 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Ohio is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Ohio typically earn from $63,050 depending on the city and employer.
With 34,260 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $95,770, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 115 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 85% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $98,650, Financial and Investment Analysts at $94,280, Management Analysts at $94,270 — 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, project managers rank 115 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 85% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Ohio | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $98,650 | $2,110 |
| 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 |
| Budget Analysts | $89,840 | $800 |
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.