May 2025 OEWS · Ohio
Highest-paying jobs in Cleveland, OH
All-occupations median
$50,140
- 10th percentile
- $29,550
- 25th percentile
- $37,240
- Median
- $50,140
- 75th percentile
- $78,990
- 90th percentile
- $108,420
- Mean
- $66,310
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 1,031,130.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 93.923, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | Not available | $165,250 | $383,420 | $536,730 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 210 | $66,430 | $324,340 | $324,340 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 100 | $63,610 | $323,480 | $507,200 |
| Orthodontists | Not available | $219,300 | $318,070 | $318,070 |
| Psychiatrists | 120 | $93,500 | $271,790 | $475,220 |
| Physicians, All Other | 6,610 | $62,990 | $248,400 | $452,910 |
| Physicists | 240 | $107,120 | $239,360 | $239,360 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 390 | $207,460 | $231,830 | $318,770 |
| Pediatricians, General | 650 | $161,030 | $217,970 | $253,290 |
| Chief Executives | 980 | $90,890 | $199,350 | $432,640 |
| Commercial Pilots | 600 | $59,280 | $166,520 | $225,960 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 110 | $96,490 | $163,500 | $235,860 |
| Financial Managers | 6,300 | $83,320 | $157,900 | $348,520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,430 | $96,940 | $156,410 | $219,970 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,610 | $112,790 | $155,460 | $210,860 |
| Dentists, General | 470 | $82,790 | $154,800 | $348,910 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | Not available | $150,900 | $150,900 | $163,080 |
| Sales Managers | 4,560 | $75,210 | $143,870 | $256,210 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 460 | $92,520 | $143,020 | $193,730 |
| Pharmacists | 2,860 | $54,610 | $140,690 | $165,900 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 90 | $35,380 | $139,170 | $160,260 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 40 | $78,740 | $137,970 | $228,840 |
| Optometrists | 250 | $66,000 | $135,880 | $169,220 |
| Physician Assistants | 750 | $105,060 | $135,860 | $229,610 |
| Lawyers | 5,540 | $75,740 | $134,680 | $281,770 |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,520 | $82,390 | $134,380 | $223,630 |
| Purchasing Managers | 500 | $90,460 | $134,030 | $224,920 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 60 | $92,130 | $132,340 | $160,730 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 110 | $82,620 | $131,440 | $207,480 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,320 | $103,200 | $130,800 | $155,590 |
| Training and Development Managers | 220 | $87,070 | $130,610 | $227,600 |
| Managers, All Other | 1,350 | $73,050 | $130,580 | $210,540 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 160 | $65,510 | $130,470 | $213,410 |
| Marketing Managers | 1,990 | $76,740 | $129,300 | $219,800 |
| Computer Network Architects | 860 | $85,220 | $128,800 | $180,710 |
| Veterinarians | 560 | $50,390 | $128,610 | $212,580 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 80 | $92,520 | $128,340 | $136,930 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 30 | $65,810 | $127,800 | $255,990 |
| Database Architects | 400 | $92,800 | $127,530 | $169,710 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 40 | $44,020 | $126,860 | $167,830 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 370 | $18.59 | $35.79 | $74.95 |
| Actors | 50 | $11.06 | $25.37 | $76.68 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 130 | $11.30 | $18.66 | $27.05 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Cleveland, OH?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Cleveland, OH is $50,140. Employment is 1,031,130.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Cleveland, OH?
Neurologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $383,420, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Cleveland, OH.