May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southern Ohio
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
378 occupations
Across 378 occupations with published wages in Southern Ohio, physicians, all other record the highest median at $317,860 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southern Ohio
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $317,860 | 490 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $253,780 | 90 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $249,990 | 50 | |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $228,570 | 40 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $172,230 | 50 | |
| 6 | Commercial Pilots | $170,140 | 110 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,870 | 130 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $150,110 | 80 | |
| 9 | Fundraising Managers | $139,960 | 40 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,210 | 180 | |
| 11 | Information Security Analysts | $135,210 | 70 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $132,650 | 380 | |
| 13 | Aerospace Engineers | $131,600 | 30 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $128,910 | 100 | |
| 15 | Optometrists | $128,230 | 40 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $122,890 | 490 | |
| 17 | Natural Sciences Managers | $122,420 | 40 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $121,570 | 110 | |
| 19 | Financial Managers | $120,010 | 460 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $117,060 | 60 | |
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $114,800 | 40 | |
| 22 | Marketing Managers | $110,380 | 100 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,770 | 440 | |
| 24 | Software Developers | $109,580 | 270 | |
| 25 | Engineers, All Other | $108,480 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,270 | $27,200 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,700 | $78,610 |
| Cashiers | 4,620 | $28,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,130 | $32,320 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,050 | $29,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,770 | $81,400 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,630 | $35,690 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,310 | $50,280 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,260 | $59,920 |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,030 | $37,090 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,790 | 60 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,060 | 430 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $26,140 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,350 | 180 |
| Bartenders | $26,630 | 800 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,860 | 50 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,100 | 60 |
| Dishwashers | $27,150 | 310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,200 | 6,270 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,590 | 430 |
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.