May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Cleveland
Cleveland, TN
198 occupations
Across 198 occupations with published wages in Cleveland, physicians, all other record the highest median at $221,420 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Cleveland
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,900 | $38,460 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,830 | $26,140 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,230 | $32,160 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,100 | $44,110 |
| Cashiers | 1,000 | $27,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 990 | $32,870 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 970 | $49,250 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 720 | $23,300 |
| General and Operations Managers | 690 | $92,800 |
| Registered Nurses | 630 | $72,800 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, All Other | $20,420 | 40 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $21,700 | 50 |
| Recreation Workers | $23,010 | 150 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,300 | 720 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,940 | 390 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,240 | 350 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $25,430 | 280 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,440 | 60 |
| Bartenders | $25,710 | 110 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,130 | 140 |
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.