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# Jobs in Dayton, OH — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [Ohio Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/ohio?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,309

**Hiring momentum:** +31.7% — 133 new postings in the last 28 days vs 101 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,379
- Median salary: $66K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $41K – $114K
- Remote share: 4.4%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 3,379 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Dayton, OH rose 32% in the last 28 days (133 vs 101 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Dayton, OH: Retail (11% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Restaurants.
- Pay in Dayton, OH runs 6% below the United States median ($66K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Dayton, OH

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 373 | $32K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 362 | $76K |
| Restaurants | 171 | — |
| Defense & Space | 158 | — |
| Non-profit Organizations | 123 | — |
| Facilities Services | 114 | $53K |
| Individual & Family Services | 109 | — |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 108 | $105K |
| Software Development | 102 | $125K |
| Construction | 87 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Dayton, OH

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 133 | $31K |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 82 | $142K |
| Customer Service Representative | 73 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 70 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 70 | — |
| CDL Driver | 65 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 50 | — |
| Sales Representative | 50 | — |
| Systems Engineer | 43 | — |
| General Manager | 39 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Dayton, OH

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 125 |
| [AES Corporation Jobs & Careers — Power & Utilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aes-corporation?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 51 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 80 employers filed 157 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Dayton, OH

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| CareSource | 21 | — |
| Winsupply | 9 | — |
| Birlasoft | 8 | — |
| Wright State University | 7 | — |
| Cognizant | 6 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Dayton, OH](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/dayton-oh?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Dayton, OH?

Defense support, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education are major hiring sectors in Dayton. The city has a distinctive labor market because Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its contractor ecosystem add a major federal and technical employment layer.
### Who are the top employers in Dayton, OH?

Large employers around Dayton include Wright-Patterson-related contractors, Premier Health, Kettering Health, the University of Dayton, and regional manufacturers. The employer table on this page shows where current demand is strongest across defense, medical, industrial, and campus roles.
### Is military-adjacent work a major part of the Dayton market?

Yes. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base helps support a broad network of civilian, contractor, engineering, security, logistics, and administrative jobs across the Dayton area. That defense presence gives the city a labor-market profile that differs from many other Ohio metros.
### Are remote jobs common in Dayton, OH?

Remote and hybrid jobs are available in Dayton, especially in administration, technology, and some professional roles, but much of the local demand is still on-site. Hospitals, base-related work, manufacturing, and logistics continue to require physical presence.
### How can I expand my search beyond Dayton, OH?

Use the nearby-city links to compare Dayton with Springfield and Columbus, then open the <a href="/locations/ohio">Ohio jobs page</a> for a statewide search. That helps you widen the view across western and central Ohio.
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