SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Ohio
Ohio · 10 metro areas compared
In Ohio the median wage for Physicians, All Other is $297,440 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ohio the median wage for Physicians, All Other is $297,440 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $265,930. Half of workers earn between $104,800 and $432,890. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,990 and the ninetieth at $501,260.
The area has 21,160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 22nd by median wage. Mansfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $478,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 9th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,990 | −76.3% |
| 25th | $104,800 | −60.6% |
| Median (50th) | $297,440 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $432,890 | +62.8% |
| 90th | $501,260 | +88.5% |
| Mean | $286,080 | +7.6% |
Highest-paying 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 | Cincinnati | $315,630 | 3,180 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $315,380 | 1,740 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $302,450 | 1,160 | |
| 7 | Akron | $293,090 | 1,130 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $265,000 | 510 | |
| 9 | Cleveland | $248,400 | 6,610 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $214,760 | 3,830 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $297,440 goes as far as $320,517 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$297,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$320,517US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $297,440 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,990 to $501,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 21,160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 51 states for 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 Ohio?
The median annual wage is $297,440, or $143.00 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 Ohio is 11.8% 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 Ohio earns more than $501,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,990 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 21,160 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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