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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $139K | $66.91/hr |
| 22 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $138K | $66.33/hr |
| 23 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.33/hr |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $136K | $65.32/hr |
| 25 | Lawyers | Legal | $135K | $64.75/hr |
| 26 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $134K | $64.61/hr |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $134K | $64.44/hr |
| 28 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.62/hr |
| 29 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $131K | $63.19/hr |
| 30 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $131K | $62.89/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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