Accountant salary in Ohio
See how much accountants earn in Ohio, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$74,000
Median hourly
$36
Employment
45,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$79,000
Ohio median
$74,000
Difference
-6%
What that salary is really worth in Ohio
Ohio's cost of living is 91 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 9% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 77 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$74,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$81,319
vs national median
+$2,319
Adjusted for local prices, a accountant in Ohio has the buying power of roughly $81,319 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
2.75%–3.5% graduated state income tax
Largest job markets
Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
Accountant pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Ohio. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.