May 2025 OEWS · Ohio
Highest-paying jobs in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
All-occupations median
$50,170
- 10th percentile
- $29,780
- 25th percentile
- $37,300
- Median
- $50,170
- 75th percentile
- $79,310
- 90th percentile
- $119,580
- Mean
- $67,370
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 1,101,030.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 95.370, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 210 | $80,180 | $551,320 | $740,350 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 150 | $72,650 | $437,390 | $710,380 |
| Anesthesiologists | 320 | $96,530 | $419,600 | $532,410 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 3,330 | $182,780 | $350,950 | $463,830 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Not available | $215,640 | $334,250 | $712,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 240 | $131,870 | $333,290 | $581,340 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 190 | $71,230 | $317,890 | $448,820 |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,180 | $72,620 | $315,630 | $542,120 |
| Radiologists | 290 | $96,960 | $287,990 | $708,150 |
| Dermatologists | 130 | $64,490 | $266,290 | $377,910 |
| Psychiatrists | 150 | $104,910 | $261,710 | $423,440 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 290 | $85,140 | $236,920 | $490,940 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 670 | $174,420 | $221,170 | $315,140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 190 | $71,310 | $218,880 | $319,410 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 140 | $66,890 | $217,510 | $492,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | 420 | $83,340 | $216,750 | $287,840 |
| Chief Executives | 980 | $80,430 | $207,170 | $535,860 |
| Dentists, General | 380 | $66,680 | $206,100 | $378,600 |
| Podiatrists | 50 | $103,490 | $204,980 | $280,840 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 210 | $96,450 | $185,390 | $185,390 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,950 | $132,700 | $177,160 | $276,990 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,920 | $104,560 | $169,530 | $281,130 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 520 | $88,880 | $164,300 | $250,000 |
| Optometrists | 300 | $66,760 | $156,990 | $249,510 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 50 | $44,530 | $155,910 | $159,360 |
| Financial Managers | 6,340 | $93,210 | $152,700 | $293,320 |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,070 | $98,590 | $150,190 | $219,530 |
| Marketing Managers | 2,730 | $81,070 | $145,770 | $263,930 |
| Physicists | 60 | $53,240 | $142,180 | $256,730 |
| Pharmacists | 2,380 | $102,600 | $140,200 | $169,790 |
| Sales Managers | 5,180 | $77,210 | $138,790 | $267,180 |
| Managers, All Other | 1,680 | $69,490 | $137,850 | $213,170 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 80 | $53,270 | $136,240 | $176,320 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 100 | $103,480 | $136,220 | $266,240 |
| Database Architects | 380 | $99,560 | $134,480 | $173,620 |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,170 | $83,500 | $133,000 | $183,610 |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,920 | $81,440 | $132,070 | $223,940 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 280 | $82,780 | $131,170 | $167,600 |
| Lawyers | 3,870 | $72,660 | $130,980 | $280,430 |
| Commercial Pilots | 190 | $63,400 | $130,230 | $269,510 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 310 | $23.47 | $50.00 | $100.63 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 100 | $11.38 | $18.92 | $27.54 |
| Actors | 70 | $11.22 | $13.31 | $21.72 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $50,170. Employment is 1,101,030.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?
Cardiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $551,320, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN.