Political Scientists Salary in Ohio - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Ohio)

$48,200

vs National

-41.9%

National: $83,013

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$51,277

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$48,200

-41.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$83,013

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Political Scientists in Ohio earns $48,200 in nominal terms, which is 41.9% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,277 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Ohio

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Charles F. Kettering Foundation	$59,531	5
The Ohio State University	$46,072	1
AHISKA TURKISH-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.	N/A	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Political Scientists make in Ohio?

The median Political Scientists salary in Ohio is $48,200 based on 3 DOL filings.

Is Ohio a good place to work as a Political Scientists?

A Political Scientists in Ohio earns 41.9% less than the national median of $83,013, or $51,277 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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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.