Software Developers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Software Developers in Ohio earn a median salary of $104,113 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.8% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 38,010 software developers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $94,720 to $117,150 depending on location.
$104,113
Avg median salary in Ohio
$117,150
Highest paying metro
$94,720
Lowest paying metro
38,010
Employed in Ohio
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $117,150 | $96,990 | $138,100 | 10,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $113,240 | $92,240 | $134,690 | 9,160 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $111,950 | $86,820 | $130,710 | 660 |
| Springfield, OH | $105,270 | $82,680 | $129,070 | 90 |
| Dayton, OH | $104,350 | $83,320 | $131,320 | 3,640 |
| Sandusky, OH | $103,780 | $83,460 | $132,440 | 60 |
| Eastern Ohio | $103,720 | $85,590 | $131,830 | 230 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $103,110 | $80,670 | $128,300 | 520 |
| Lima, OH | $102,940 | $89,280 | $142,090 | 150 |
| Cleveland, OH | $102,790 | $82,970 | $131,150 | 8,930 |
| Youngstown, OH | $101,870 | $76,800 | $128,410 | 270 |
| Akron, OH | $101,110 | $79,650 | $129,360 | 2,290 |
| Toledo, OH | $100,330 | $81,950 | $130,380 | 960 |
| Southern Ohio | $100,210 | $78,810 | $124,260 | 310 |
| Canton, OH | $99,260 | $81,020 | $132,890 | 450 |
| Mansfield, OH | $94,720 | $74,370 | $123,430 | 90 |