SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Cincinnati, OH comes to $315,630 a year, ahead of the national median of $265,930 by 18.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Cincinnati, OH comes to $315,630 a year, ahead of the national median of $265,930 by 18.7%. Pay ranges from under $72,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $542,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $212,420 to $500,680.
The area has 3,180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.31 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Mansfield records the highest median at $478,020. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 8th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,620 | −72.7% |
| 25th | $212,420 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $315,630 | +18.7% |
| 75th | $500,680 | +88.3% |
| 90th | $542,120 | +103.9% |
| Mean | $337,480 | +26.9% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansfield | $478,020 | 170 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $374,300 | 120 | |
| 3 | Canton | $372,510 | 490 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $315,380 | 1,740 | |
| 5 | Toledo | $302,450 | 1,160 | |
| 6 | Akron | $293,090 | 1,130 | |
| 7 | Youngstown | $265,000 | 510 | |
| 8 | Cleveland | $248,400 | 6,610 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $214,760 | 3,830 | |
| 10 | Sandusky | $209,150 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $315,630 goes as far as $340,119 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$315,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$340,119US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $315,630 a year, 18.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $72,620 to $542,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mansfield, at $478,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $315,630, or $151.75 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 $265,930, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 18.7% higher. 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 $542,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $72,620 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 Mansfield, at $478,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,180 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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