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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.55/hr |
| 62 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 63 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $102K | $49.13/hr |
| 64 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $102K | $49.08/hr |
| 65 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.01/hr |
| 66 | Data Scientists | Technology | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 67 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 68 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $102K | $48.83/hr |
| 69 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $102K | $48.82/hr |
| 70 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.77/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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