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