Software Developers Salary in Ohio
In Ohio, software developers earn a median $114,090 a year, well below the national median of $135,980 (−16%); the state ranks 41st of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.3 times the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia pay more (up to $126,550 in Pennsylvania) and Kentucky and Indiana pay less (down to $105,920 in Indiana). Ohio employs 44,790 software developers, 8.07 per 1,000 jobs, the 13th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.74 means it is less common in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $37.40 | $46.25 | $54.85 | $65.14 | $80.96 | $57.63 | 44,790 | 8.07 | 0.74 |
| Annual | $77,790 | $96,200 | $114,090 | $135,490 | $168,400 | $119,860 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 | $71.20 | 1,687,890 | – | – |
| Annual | $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 | $148,100 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 41st of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 13th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.74
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.07
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for software developers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $58.82 | $122,340 | $80,130 | $170,000 | 9,880 | 8.93 | 0.82 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58.37 | $121,420 | $78,790 | $172,240 | 9,900 | 8.99 | 0.83 |
| Springfield, OH | $56.80 | $118,150 | $73,260 | $155,520 | 80 | 1.67 | 0.15 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $56.79 | $118,130 | $74,770 | $180,280 | 50 | 1.32 | 0.12 |
| Lima, OH | $55.10 | $114,600 | $74,030 | $175,250 | 140 | 2.72 | 0.25 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $54.01 | $112,340 | $57,610 | $164,810 | 60 | 0.95 | 0.09 |
| Cleveland, OH | $53.52 | $111,310 | $78,860 | $167,570 | 8,460 | 8.20 | 0.76 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $53.26 | $110,780 | $52,390 | $166,980 | 280 | 2.02 | 0.19 |
| Sandusky, OH | $52.05 | $108,250 | $77,790 | $162,570 | 90 | 1.88 | 0.17 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $51.92 | $107,990 | $68,070 | $167,340 | 260 | 1.62 | 0.15 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $51.40 | $106,910 | $77,330 | $170,180 | 3,910 | 10.48 | 0.97 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $50.72 | $105,500 | $73,110 | $162,990 | 480 | 2.94 | 0.27 |
| Akron, OH | $50.69 | $105,430 | $76,850 | $164,000 | 2,240 | 7.00 | 0.64 |
| Toledo, OH | $50.17 | $104,360 | $71,630 | $166,330 | 880 | 3.01 | 0.28 |
| Mansfield, OH | $47.87 | $99,560 | $59,200 | $167,440 | 90 | 1.76 | 0.16 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $52.68 | $109,580 | $72,790 | $153,810 | 270 | 1.66 | 0.15 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $51.23 | $106,570 | $72,000 | $172,760 | 500 | 2.01 | 0.19 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $51.19 | $106,460 | $76,030 | $160,630 | 790 | 3.17 | 0.29 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48.92 | $101,760 | $71,390 | $175,110 | 240 | 1.77 | 0.16 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $54.85 | $114,090 | 44,790 | 0.74 |
| Indiana | $50.92 | $105,920 | 14,130 | 0.41 |
| Kentucky | $52.41 | $109,010 | 7,660 | 0.35 |
| Michigan | $60.37 | $125,570 | 43,460 | 0.91 |
| Pennsylvania | $60.84 | $126,550 | 55,920 | 0.85 |
| West Virginia | $58.18 | $121,000 | 2,650 | 0.35 |
See the national page for Software Developers (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.