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Top Paying Jobs in Ohio

Ohio has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 505,510 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologists ($504,260), Anesthesiologists ($490,530). The cost of living index is 91.45 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,188/month.

State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.

$157K
Avg. median salary
91.45
Cost of living index
$1,188
Median 2BR rent
11,768,239
Population

Highest paying careers in Ohio

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
1Surgeons, All OtherHealthcare$554K$266.45/hr
2CardiologistsHealthcare$504K$242.43/hr
3AnesthesiologistsHealthcare$491K$235.83/hr
4Pediatric SurgeonsHealthcare$488K$234.69/hr
5Emergency Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$377K$181.48/hr
6DermatologistsHealthcare$374K$179.64/hr
7Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricHealthcare$323K$155.52/hr
8Physicians, PathologistsHealthcare$309K$148.79/hr
9Physicians, All OtherHealthcare$297K$143/hr
10Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricHealthcare$271K$130.42/hr

Affordability snapshot: Ohio

These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.

Cost of living vs. national average-8.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,188/mo

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