May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Eastern Ohio
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
367 occupations
Across 367 occupations with published wages in Eastern Ohio, physicians, all other record the highest median at $506,500 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Eastern Ohio
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $506,500 | 480 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $390,670 | — | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $323,490 | 100 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $168,030 | 70 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $165,290 | 90 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,730 | 130 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,050 | 150 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $140,220 | 120 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $133,460 | 300 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $130,010 | 40 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $129,680 | 400 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $128,500 | 90 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,620 | 500 | |
| 14 | Optometrists | $123,160 | 40 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $118,310 | 340 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $115,970 | 110 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $115,740 | 50 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $112,450 | 90 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $107,170 | 100 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $103,450 | 400 | |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $102,820 | 190 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $101,760 | 240 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $101,470 | 100 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $99,970 | 230 | |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,660 | 540 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,840 | $27,470 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,630 | $29,600 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,560 | $86,540 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,400 | $59,040 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,320 | $79,200 |
| Cashiers | 3,280 | $27,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,190 | $36,350 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,870 | $37,110 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,550 | $45,650 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,490 | $42,210 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,890 | 730 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,890 | 770 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $23,050 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,320 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,820 | 260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,010 | 390 |
| Dishwashers | $27,330 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,470 | 3,840 |
| Animal Caretakers | $27,470 | 190 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $27,910 | 50 |
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.