Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Ohio
774 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Ohio belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $554,220 per year. The lowest published median is $24,350.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $554,220 | 980 | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $504,260 | 760 | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $490,530 | 780 | |
| 4 | Pediatric Surgeons | $488,160 | — | |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $377,480 | 1,170 | |
| 6 | Dermatologists | $373,640 | — | |
| 7 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,480 | 500 | |
| 8 | Physicians, Pathologists | $309,480 | 600 | |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $297,440 | 21,160 | |
| 10 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $271,270 | 150 | |
| 11 | Radiologists | $260,000 | 770 | |
| 12 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $249,990 | 1,540 | |
| 13 | Psychiatrists | $244,990 | 690 | |
| 14 | Nurse Anesthetists | $231,810 | 2,300 | |
| 15 | Family Medicine Physicians | $223,700 | 1,490 | |
| 16 | Orthodontists | $219,300 | 250 | |
| 17 | Pediatricians, General | $217,970 | 2,110 | |
| 18 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $204,170 | 1,550 | |
| 19 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $192,050 | 160 | |
| 20 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $181,520 | 970 | |
| 21 | Chief Executives | $176,440 | 4,470 | |
| 22 | Dentists, General | $167,410 | 2,790 | |
| 23 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,870 | 9,690 | |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,640 | 19,500 | |
| 25 | Physicists | $162,900 | 630 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $24,350 | 60 |
| Passenger Attendants | $26,220 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,870 | 12,310 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,980 | 11,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,540 | 3,260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,550 | 15,480 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,770 | 6,450 |
| School Bus Monitors | $28,110 | 1,000 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $28,200 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,430 | 163,560 |
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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