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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $107K | $51.62/hr |
| 52 | Gambling Managers | Management | $107K | $51.36/hr |
| 53 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $107K | $51.26/hr |
| 54 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 55 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $106K | $50.91/hr |
| 56 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $106K | $50.86/hr |
| 57 | Economists | Science | $105K | $50.64/hr |
| 58 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $105K | $50.42/hr |
| 59 | Actuaries | Technology | $105K | $50.42/hr |
| 60 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.02/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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