verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$79,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.14/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
50,440
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,498 #17 of 51

Accountant pay in Ohio, explained

Accountants in Ohio earn a median of $79,320 per year ($38.14 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $52,140, while the most experienced accountants reach about $131,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $79,320 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $79,320 is worth about $85,498 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #17 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,140
$25.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,320
$38.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,400
$63.17/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $79,320 $85,498
Pennsylvania $79,000 $80,966 +$320
Michigan $78,820 $81,919 +$500
Indiana $77,720 $83,275 +$1,600
Kentucky $75,270 $83,486 +$4,050
West Virginia $73,320 $81,925 +$6,000

Accountant in Ohio: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Ohio?

Accountants in Ohio earn a median of $79,320 per year ($38.14 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Ohio pay accountants well?

At $79,320, Ohio pays 5% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 50,440 work in the state.

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