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.
$131K
Avg. median salary
93.92
Cost of living index
$1,279
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Cleveland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $167K | N/A |
| 12 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $164K | $78.61/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $158K | $75.91/hr |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $156K | $75.2/hr |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $155K | $74.74/hr |
| 16 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $155K | $74.42/hr |
| 17 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.55/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $144K | $69.17/hr |
| 19 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $143K | $68.76/hr |
| 20 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.64/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Cleveland
Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,279/mo
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