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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $101K | $48.65/hr |
| 72 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $101K | $48.63/hr |
| 73 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.53/hr |
| 74 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $100K | $48.25/hr |
| 75 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.13/hr |
| 76 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $100K | $47.91/hr |
| 77 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.79/hr |
| 78 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.74/hr |
| 79 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $99K | N/A |
| 80 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.69/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,279/mo
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