The median annual wage for Political Scientists in Ohio is $99,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $101,770.
Pay spans roughly $60,270 at the 10th percentile to $139,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.66 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as political scientists in Ohio.
| Median (annual) | $99,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $101,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.66 |
| 10th percentile | $60,270 |
| 90th percentile | $139,400 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.