Postdoctoral Dollars Go Farther in Cincinnati
One of the strongest benefits to accepting a postdoctoral fellowship in Cincinnati is the combination of generous salary and low cost of living. The minimum salary for postdocs at Cincinnati Children's is $35,568, and stipends are consistent with the advertised NIH postdoctoral stipend levels.
For comparison, here is a list of other cities with major research institutions and what you would need to make in order to equal your purchasing power in Cincinnati with the minimum salary of $35,568.
- Chicago, Ill. - $55,236
- Boston, Mass. - $52,251
- Philadelphia, Penn. - $43,890
- Los Angeles, Calif. - $50,496
- San Francisco, Calif. - $68,299
- Minneapolis, Minn. - $40,382
- Cleveland, Ohio - $39,113
- Tucson, Ariz. - $37,135
- New York, N.Y. (Manhattan) - $81,586
- New York, N.Y. (Queens) - $49,787.74
- Raleigh, N.C. - $37,770
(Figures were calculated using the cost of living calculator at money.cnn.com and are subject to change.)
Contact Us
For more information about postdoctoral fellowships at Cincinnati Children's, contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at postdocs@cchmc.org or 513-636-9281.
