Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
436 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) belongs to Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other, at $22,330 per year. The highest is $303,020.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,330 | 160 | |
| 2 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,040 | 890 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,310 | 60 | |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $24,500 | 90 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,410 | 330 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,700 | 170 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $26,530 | 420 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,610 | 440 | |
| 9 | Tour and Travel Guides | $26,810 | 40 | |
| 10 | Bartenders | $27,380 | 1,210 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $303,020 | 590 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $253,930 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,110 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $169,900 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $167,250 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,160 | 230 |
| Pharmacists | $133,310 | 400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,530 | 270 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,320 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $126,710 | 660 |
| Financial Managers | $125,810 | 820 |
| Optometrists | $123,160 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,680 | 480 |
| Veterinarians | $120,290 | 200 |
| Human Resources Managers | $119,880 | 220 |
| Purchasing Managers | $112,630 | 160 |
| Marketing Managers | $110,930 | 270 |
| Software Developers | $106,570 | 500 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $106,240 | 70 |
| Computer Network Architects | $105,840 | 110 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $104,450 | — |
| Managers, All Other | $104,010 | 170 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $103,280 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,770 | 260 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,710 | 1,020 |
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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