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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
11RadiologistsHealthcare$260K$125/hr
12General Internal Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$250K$120.19/hr
13PsychiatristsHealthcare$245K$117.78/hr
14Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare$232K$111.45/hr
15Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$224K$107.55/hr
16OrthodontistsHealthcare$219K$105.43/hr
17Pediatricians, GeneralHealthcare$218K$104.8/hr
18Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersTransportation$204KN/A
19Dentists, All Other SpecialistsHealthcare$192K$92.33/hr
20Obstetricians and GynecologistsHealthcare$182K$87.27/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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Metro areas in Ohio

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