Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Eastern Ohio
367 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Eastern Ohio belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $506,500 per year. The lowest published median is $22,890.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $506,500 | 480 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $390,670 | — | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $323,490 | 100 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $168,030 | 70 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $165,290 | 90 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,730 | 130 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,050 | 150 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $140,220 | 120 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $133,460 | 300 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $130,010 | 40 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $129,680 | 400 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $128,500 | 90 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,620 | 500 | |
| 14 | Optometrists | $123,160 | 40 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $118,310 | 340 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $115,970 | 110 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $115,740 | 50 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $112,450 | 90 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $107,170 | 100 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $103,450 | 400 | |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $102,820 | 190 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $101,760 | 240 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $101,470 | 100 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $99,970 | 230 | |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,660 | 540 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,890 | 730 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,890 | 770 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $23,050 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,320 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,820 | 260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,010 | 390 |
| Dishwashers | $27,330 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,470 | 3,840 |
| Animal Caretakers | $27,470 | 190 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $27,910 | 50 |
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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