May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
616 occupations
Across 616 occupations with published wages in Cleveland, neurologists record the highest median at $383,420 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Cleveland
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neurologists | $383,420 | — | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $324,340 | 210 | |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,480 | 100 | |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $318,070 | — | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $271,790 | 120 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $248,400 | 6,610 | |
| 7 | Physicists | $239,360 | 240 | |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 190 | |
| 9 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $231,830 | 390 | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $217,970 | 650 | |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $199,350 | 980 | |
| 13 | Commercial Pilots | $166,520 | 600 | |
| 14 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $163,500 | 110 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $157,900 | 6,300 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $156,410 | 4,430 | |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,460 | 1,610 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $154,800 | 470 | |
| 19 | Medical Dosimetrists | $150,900 | — | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $143,870 | 4,560 | |
| 21 | Aerospace Engineers | $143,020 | 460 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $140,690 | 2,860 | |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | $139,170 | 90 | |
| 24 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $137,970 | 40 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $135,880 | 250 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 29,510 | $97,750 |
| Registered Nurses | 28,240 | $83,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,010 | $28,750 |
| Retail Salespersons | 24,650 | $31,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 22,660 | $36,290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 19,400 | $34,520 |
| Cashiers | 18,720 | $29,130 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 17,090 | $38,680 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,900 | $46,040 |
| Office Clerks, General | 15,700 | $44,790 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,260 | 1,610 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $24,110 | — |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $24,810 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,060 | 3,480 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,230 | 1,990 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,320 | 200 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $27,560 | 110 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,700 | 510 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,030 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,750 | 28,010 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.