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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $123K | $59.03/hr |
| 42 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $119K | $57.43/hr |
| 43 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $119K | $57.01/hr |
| 44 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $117K | $56.48/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.64/hr |
| 46 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $112K | $53.86/hr |
| 47 | Materials Scientists | Science | $112K | $53.75/hr |
| 48 | Software Developers | Technology | $111K | $53.52/hr |
| 49 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $111K | $53.42/hr |
| 50 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $52.09/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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