SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Ohio
Ohio · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $43,620 a year, trailing the national median of $48,430 by 9.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $43,620 a year, trailing the national median of $48,430 by 9.9%. Half of workers earn between $34,900 and $58,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,260 and the ninetieth at $67,930.
The area has 1,360 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 42nd by median wage. Dayton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 622nd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | −54.0% |
| 25th | $34,900 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $43,620 | −9.9% |
| 75th | $58,720 | +21.2% |
| 90th | $67,930 | +40.3% |
| Mean | $46,390 | −4.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $43,620 goes as far as $47,004 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,004US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,620 a year, 9.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,260 to $67,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $53,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $43,620, or $20.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in Ohio is 9.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $67,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $53,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,360 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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