SOC 19-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 3 metro areas compared
In Dayton, OH the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other is $120,220 a year, which is 18.9% higher than the national figure of $101,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Dayton, OH the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other is $120,220 a year, which is 18.9% higher than the national figure of $101,110. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $98,050 and $142,080. The lowest tenth earn under $67,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $161,470.
The area has 680 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $95,800. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 37th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,600 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $98,050 | −3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $120,220 | +18.9% |
| 75th | $142,080 | +40.5% |
| 90th | $161,470 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $118,200 | +16.9% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $95,800 | 60 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $83,100 | 570 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $75,570 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dayton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $120,220 goes as far as $129,547 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,547US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,220 a year, 18.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,600 to $161,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $95,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Dayton, OH?
The median annual wage is $120,220, or $57.80 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 $101,110, so pay in Dayton, OH is 18.9% higher. 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 Dayton, OH earns more than $161,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,600 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 Cleveland, at $95,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 680 jobs in this occupation in Dayton, OH. 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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