Legislators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $42,360 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $132,350
Employed locally 70
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $25,280
    50th (median)
    $42,360
    75th
    $77,220
    90th
    $132,350

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 61% Median Legislators salary is 39% 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
    Columbus, OH $48,120
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,970
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,910
    Ohio $46,890

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,000
    Financial Managers $130,640
    Sales Managers $133,430
    Construction Managers $93,650
    Industrial Production Managers $99,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Dayton?

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

    Is Dayton above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Dayton, OH is 5.5% below 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 Dayton?

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