Median DOL Salary
$68,834
Total DOL Filings
508
Companies Hiring
86
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Kent, OH$68,834
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Kent, OH is 13% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Kent
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | 427 | $56,500 | Other | |
| The Davey Tree Expert Co | 18 | $88,473 | Other | |
| GRAPHSQL INC. | 13 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Kent Displays, Inc. | 5 | $80,782 | Other | |
| SMITHERS-OASIS COMPANY | 4 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Schneller LLC | 4 | $71,500 | Other | |
| CloudInfo INC | 3 | $100,000 | Other | |
| ALSICO USA, INC. | 3 | $175,000 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 3 | $105,645 | Other | |
| Technumen, Inc | 3 | $88,505 | Other | |
| PORTAGE AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 3 | $43,555 | Other | |
| Eric Does Data LLC | 2 | $77,000 | Other | |
| Softnice Inc | 2 | $72,987 | Other | |
| ALPHAMICRON, INC. | 2 | $69,805 | Other | |
| VSQUARE INFOTECH INC | 2 | $60,000 | Other | |
| NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC. | 2 | $28,980 | Other | |
| SLN Systems Inc | 2 | $90,646 | Other | |
| IcyTech | 2 | $84,490 | Other | |
| Octagon IT LLC | 2 | $85,467 | Other | |
| Patel Consultants Corporation | 2 | $101,000 | Other | |
| Ideate Technologies LLC | 2 | $83,731 | Other | |
| Namo Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $84,094 | Other | |
| ACS Industries Inc | 2 | $90,500 | Other | |
| Xylo Consulting LLC | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| HCL Global Systems Inc | 1 | $87,422 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Kent
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,500 | +45.4% | 18 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +17.5% | 6 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $83,158 | +0.6% | 7 |
| Materials Scientists | $69,805 | -31.5% | 5 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,000 | +4.6% | 13 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $62,632 | -16% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,901 | -40.4% | 7 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $61,750 | +9.9% | 6 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,412 | -4.8% | 8 |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,220 | -28.3% | 7 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,000 | -23.8% | 12 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,748 | -26.4% | 18 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $45,000 | -38.6% | 11 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $44,566 | -27.5% | 13 |
| Chemists | $43,411 | -46% | 8 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $43,000 | -30.6% | 5 |
| Biological Technicians | $41,234 | -17.4% | 10 |
| Chemical Technicians | $38,948 | -28.8% | 14 |
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 Kent, OH
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Kent, 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 | $111,500 | $118,617 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | $95,745 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $83,158 | $88,466 |
| Materials Scientists | $69,805 | $74,261 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,000 | $68,085 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Kent, OH stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Kent, 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.