Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Cincinnati
647 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Cincinnati belongs to Cardiologists, at $551,320 per year. The lowest published median is $27,400.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | $27,400 | 60 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,650 | 2,990 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $28,020 | — |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,090 | 490 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,390 | 90 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,930 | 4,930 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $29,020 | 220 |
| Cashiers | $29,170 | 19,580 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,350 | 3,790 |
| School Bus Monitors | $29,570 | 350 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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