Top Paying Jobs in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, OH has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 145,720 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Neurologists ($383,420), Family Medicine Physicians ($324,340), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($323,480). The cost of living index is 93.92 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,279/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.92
Cost of living index
$1,279
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Highest paying careers in Cleveland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $383K | $184.34/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $324K | $155.93/hr |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $323K | $155.52/hr |
| 4 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $318K | $152.92/hr |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $272K | $130.67/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $248K | $119.42/hr |
| 7 | Physicists | Science | $239K | $115.08/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $232K | $111.46/hr |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $218K | $104.8/hr |
| 10 | Chief Executives | Management | $199K | $95.84/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,279/mo
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