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