Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Cleveland
616 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Cleveland belongs to Neurologists, at $383,420 per year. The lowest published median is $22,260.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neurologists | $383,420 | — | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $324,340 | 210 | |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,480 | 100 | |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $318,070 | — | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $271,790 | 120 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $248,400 | 6,610 | |
| 7 | Physicists | $239,360 | 240 | |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 190 | |
| 9 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $231,830 | 390 | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $217,970 | 650 | |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $199,350 | 980 | |
| 13 | Commercial Pilots | $166,520 | 600 | |
| 14 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $163,500 | 110 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $157,900 | 6,300 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $156,410 | 4,430 | |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,460 | 1,610 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $154,800 | 470 | |
| 19 | Medical Dosimetrists | $150,900 | — | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $143,870 | 4,560 | |
| 21 | Aerospace Engineers | $143,020 | 460 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $140,690 | 2,860 | |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | $139,170 | 90 | |
| 24 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $137,970 | 40 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $135,880 | 250 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,260 | 1,610 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $24,110 | — |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $24,810 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,060 | 3,480 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,230 | 1,990 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,320 | 200 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $27,560 | 110 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,700 | 510 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,030 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,750 | 28,010 |
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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