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IT Support Specialist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$59,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.71/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
22,370
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,371 #14 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Ohio, explained

It support specialists in Ohio earn a median of $59,720 per year ($28.71 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $38,730, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $89,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $59,720 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $59,720 is worth about $64,371 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #14 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,730
$18.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,720
$28.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,700
$43.12/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $59,720 $64,371
Pennsylvania $58,670 $60,130 +$1,050
Kentucky $57,850 $64,164 +$1,870
Indiana $56,510 $60,549 +$3,210
Michigan $56,240 $58,451 +$3,480
West Virginia $55,350 $61,846 +$4,370

IT Support Specialist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Ohio?

It support specialists in Ohio earn a median of $59,720 per year ($28.71 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Ohio pay IT support specialists well?

At $59,720, Ohio pays 3% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 22,370 work in the state.

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