SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Cincinnati, OH the median wage is $106,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cincinnati, OH the median wage is $106,540. That is 14.0% lower than the national median of $123,860. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $82,520 and $135,210. The lowest tenth earn under $71,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $187,620.
The area has 4,690 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Cleveland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 67th of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,360 | −42.4% |
| 25th | $82,520 | −33.4% |
| Median (50th) | $106,540 | −14.0% |
| 75th | $135,210 | +9.2% |
| 90th | $187,620 | +51.5% |
| Mean | $125,900 | +1.6% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $122,770 | 4,780 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $107,520 | 5,370 | |
| 3 | Toledo | $106,720 | 1,180 | |
| 4 | Canton | $106,350 | 620 | |
| 5 | Lima | $105,690 | 260 | |
| 6 | Akron | $104,430 | 1,270 | |
| 7 | Dayton | $103,560 | 1,800 | |
| 8 | Springfield | $100,810 | 180 | |
| 9 | Sandusky | $99,900 | 150 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $97,350 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $106,540 goes as far as $114,806 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,806US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,540 a year, 14.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,360 to $187,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $122,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $106,540, or $51.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,860, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 14.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cincinnati, OH earns more than $187,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cleveland, at $122,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,690 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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