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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Database Administrators | Technology | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 82 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.55/hr |
| 83 | Facilities Managers | Management | $99K | $47.42/hr |
| 84 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.38/hr |
| 85 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.27/hr |
| 86 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $98K | $47.22/hr |
| 87 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $98K | $47/hr |
| 88 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 89 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.25/hr |
| 90 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $96K | $46.22/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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