Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Cincinnati
647 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Cincinnati belongs to Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters, at $27,400 per year. The highest is $551,320.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | $27,400 | 60 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,650 | 2,990 | |
| 3 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $28,020 | — | |
| 4 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,090 | 490 | |
| 5 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,390 | 90 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,930 | 4,930 | |
| 7 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $29,020 | 220 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $29,170 | 19,580 | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,350 | 3,790 | |
| 10 | School Bus Monitors | $29,570 | 350 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $551,320 | 210 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $437,390 | 150 |
| Anesthesiologists | $419,600 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $350,950 | 3,330 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $334,250 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $333,290 | 240 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $317,890 | 190 |
| Physicians, All Other | $315,630 | 3,180 |
| Radiologists | $287,990 | 290 |
| Dermatologists | $266,290 | 130 |
| Psychiatrists | $261,710 | 150 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $236,920 | 290 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,170 | 670 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $218,880 | 190 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $217,510 | 140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $216,750 | 420 |
| Chief Executives | $207,170 | 980 |
| Dentists, General | $206,100 | 380 |
| Podiatrists | $204,980 | 50 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $185,390 | 210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $177,160 | 2,950 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,530 | 3,920 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $164,300 | 520 |
| Optometrists | $156,990 | 300 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $155,910 | 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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