Legislators Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Ohio
Legislators in Ohio earn a median salary of $43,685 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.5% vs the national median of $44,810. An estimated 1,290 legislators are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $32,220 to $52,960 depending on location.
$43,685
Avg median salary in Ohio
$52,960
Highest paying metro
$32,220
Lowest paying metro
1,290
Employed in Ohio
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Legislators salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $52,960 | $29,040 | $84,090 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,970 | $28,160 | $94,060 | 330 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,120 | $29,280 | $85,060 | 80 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $47,970 | $21,750 | $77,210 | 100 |
| Mansfield, OH | $45,200 | $24,820 | $81,150 | 30 |
| Southern Ohio | $44,100 | $22,220 | $78,490 | 130 |
| Dayton, OH | $42,360 | $25,280 | $77,220 | 70 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $41,380 | $21,740 | $81,710 | 200 |
| Akron, OH | $40,860 | $23,410 | $76,660 | 60 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $33,400 | $21,740 | $67,030 | 100 |
| Eastern Ohio | $32,220 | $21,740 | $72,340 | 150 |