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💰 COL Index: 89 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Canton, OH

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,888
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$76,710
model average ÷ 88.5 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$152,182
City 1BR Rent Reference
$690
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Canton?

$67,888 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,888/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,657/month
Household income context$39,692

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Marketing Manager

$152,182
💡 Purchasing-power model $171,957
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.16/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,336
💡 Purchasing-power model $148,402
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.14/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$122,869
💡 Purchasing-power model $138,835
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.07/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,476
💡 Purchasing-power model $118,052
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.23/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Project Manager

$97,785
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,492
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.01/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Canton

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (88.5/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $152,182
2 Pharmacist $131,336
3 Software Developer $122,869
4 Construction Manager $104,476
5 Project Manager $97,785
6 Physical Therapist $96,270
7 Financial Analyst $95,594
8 Web Developer $89,550
9 Dental Hygienist $84,510
10 Accountant $83,110
11 Registered Nurse $83,100
12 Data Analyst $80,484
13 Police Officer $72,325
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,316
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,473
16 Plumber $61,164
17 Paralegal $60,585
18 Electrician $59,426
19 Real Estate Agent $59,358
20 Graphic Designer $59,223
21 Firefighter $55,149
22 Carpenter $54,956
23 HVAC Technician $53,749
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,258
25 Dental Assistant $48,275
26 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,275
27 Insurance Agent $48,275
28 Loan Officer $48,275
29 Pharmacy Technician $48,275
30 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,275
31 Personal Trainer $48,275
32 Nail Technician $48,275
33 Social Worker $48,275
34 Veterinary Technician $48,275
35 Auto Mechanic $48,275
36 Chef/Head Cook $48,275
37 Cosmetologist $48,275
38 Welder $47,879
39 Medical Assistant $36,949

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Canton salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.604×–1.448× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 88.5 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Canton

🏠
1BR Rent
$690/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$905/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$135,000
📉
Unemployment
3.8%
💳
Median Income
$39,692
🎓
College Educated
17%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
89
Very Affordable
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❓ Canton Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Canton mean on this page?

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$67,888 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Canton workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Canton?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,657 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Canton?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Canton?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.604×–1.448× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Canton

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