May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Ohio
Ohio
774 occupations
Across 774 occupations with published wages in Ohio, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $554,220 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Ohio
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 163,560 | $28,430 |
| General and Operations Managers | 153,160 | $97,700 |
| Registered Nurses | 143,730 | $82,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 137,370 | $30,800 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 129,760 | $37,130 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 108,830 | $39,460 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 106,940 | $34,460 |
| Cashiers | 103,020 | $29,260 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 93,480 | $45,720 |
| Office Clerks, General | 89,310 | $43,680 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $24,350 | 60 |
| Passenger Attendants | $26,220 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,870 | 12,310 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,980 | 11,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,540 | 3,260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,550 | 15,480 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,770 | 6,450 |
| School Bus Monitors | $28,110 | 1,000 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $28,200 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,430 | 163,560 |
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.