Median DOL Salary
$81,128
Total DOL Filings
3,139
Companies Hiring
753
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Dayton, OH$81,128
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Dayton, OH is 33.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Dayton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Valley Consultants, Inc. | 242 | $65,000 | Other | |
| WEB YOGA INC | 181 | $61,000 | Other | |
| University of Dayton | 177 | $75,000 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 133 | $71,760 | Other | |
| Wright State University | 131 | $65,000 | Other | |
| CareSource Management Services LLC | 95 | $107,058 | Other | |
| SOGETI USA LLC | 94 | $86,000 | Other | |
| INDUS VALLEY CONSULTANT, INC. | 91 | $68,890 | Other | |
| Evoke Technologies | 85 | $90,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 83 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Ardent Company, LLC | 74 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Trimble Inc. | 58 | $105,494 | Other | |
| Winsupply Inc | 55 | $105,029 | Other | |
| MVHE, Inc. | 53 | $245,000 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 40 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Tana Systems Inc | 35 | $71,000 | Other | |
| Birlasoft Inc | 34 | $75,483 | Other | |
| SWIFT, Inc. | 33 | $80,000 | Other | |
| PSA Airlines | 33 | $108,264 | Other | |
| Centric Consulting, LLC | 30 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 30 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| TRIMBLE NAVIGATION, LTD. | 27 | $78,000 | Other | |
| Smart Data Systems LLC | 25 | $75,000 | Other | |
| HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL INC. | 24 | $41,540 | Other | |
| Automation Systems & Design | 22 | $66,561 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Dayton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,000 | +64.3% | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,131 | -25.8% | 16 |
| Dentists, General | $117,000 | -24.8% | 5 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,020 | -6% | 5 |
| Materials Engineers | $86,594 | -18.4% | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $83,678 | -23.8% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $82,243 | +0.8% | 19 |
| Engineers, All Other | $78,086 | -31.4% | 26 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,958 | -22.1% | 26 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,421 | -25.5% | 17 |
| Physicists | $75,000 | -44.7% | 9 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $72,000 | +11.5% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $70,000 | -33.1% | 13 |
| Industrial Engineers | $68,819 | -30.8% | 14 |
| Chemists | $68,792 | -14.4% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,517 | -32.3% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -32.5% | 61 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $63,000 | -11.7% | 13 |
| Materials Scientists | $62,500 | -38.7% | 9 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,338 | -14.9% | 17 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Ohio
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Ohio.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $231,300 | 21,770 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,290 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,600 | 1,780 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $220,390 | 550 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $216,350 | 2,460 |
| Orthodontists | $211,410 | 380 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,130 | 3,070 |
| Chief Executives | $208,590 | 4,430 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $169,990 | 1,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,260 | 14,110 |
Salary Trend in Dayton, OH
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Dayton, OH has a cost of living index of 94.0, which is 6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $106,383 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,000 | $134,043 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,131 | $128,862 |
| Dentists, General | $117,000 | $124,468 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,020 | $96,830 |
| Materials Engineers | $86,594 | $92,121 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Dayton, OH stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Dayton, OH
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.