Top Paying Jobs in Cleveland, TN
Cleveland, TN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,190 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($221,420), Chief Executives ($140,930), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($139,420). The cost of living index is 88.08 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,233/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.08
Cost of living index
$1,233
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Cleveland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $52K | $24.93/hr |
| 82 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $51K | $24.62/hr |
| 83 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $51K | $24.58/hr |
| 84 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Office & Admin | $51K | $24.41/hr |
| 85 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $51K | $24.36/hr |
| 86 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Community & Social | $50K | $23.97/hr |
| 87 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $50K | $23.88/hr |
| 88 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $49K | $23.68/hr |
| 89 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $49K | $23.58/hr |
| 90 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $49K | $23.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Cleveland
Cost of living vs. national average-11.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,233/mo
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