Legislators Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $48,120 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $136,960
Employed locally 80
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $85,060
    90th
    $136,960

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 60% Median Legislators salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $52,960
    Cleveland, OH $51,970
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,970
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,910
    Ohio $46,890
    Mansfield, OH $45,200

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Columbus, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Columbus, OH is 7.4% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Columbus?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.