Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Ohio
The median sales development representative in Ohio earned $59,390 a year in May 2025[1], 15.1% below the US median of $69,990. That puts Ohio at #38 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $36,110 | $59,390 | $122,100 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Ohio earns $42,320–$82,420; the top tenth earns $122,100 or more, 3.4 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Ohio median that makes about $84,843 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Ohio
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $90,530 | 2,270 | |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $94,290 | 650 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $84,990 | 8,960 | |
| Cleveland, OH | $81,480 | 7,710 | |
| Columbus, OH | $82,720 | 8,350 | |
| Akron, OH | $80,470 | 2,380 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $76,150 | 790 | |
| Sandusky, OH | $77,630 | 210 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $78,930 | 870 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $74,910 | 680 | |
| Lima, OH | $79,250 | 250 | |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $77,470 | 610 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $73,440 | 940 | |
| Toledo, OH | $78,620 | 1,620 | |
| Springfield, OH | $77,250 | 190 | |
| Mansfield, OH | $66,000 | 190 |
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH pays the most ($61,640) and Mansfield, OH the least ($46,370): $15,270 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | +1.8% | |
| Tennessee | +1.4% | |
| Ohio | +0.0% | |
| Wyoming | -0.7% | |
| Idaho | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Ohio?
The median was $59,390 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,320 to $82,420.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Ohio?
About $84,843 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Ohio do sales development representatives earn the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $61,640 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.