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.
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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
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $137K | $65.95/hr |
| 32 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.87/hr |
| 33 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $136K | $65.15/hr |
| 34 | Sales Managers | Management | $136K | $65.15/hr |
| 35 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.83/hr |
| 36 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $135K | $64.7/hr |
| 37 | Database Architects | Technology | $133K | $63.9/hr |
| 38 | Marketing Managers | Management | $132K | $63.62/hr |
| 39 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $132K | $63.51/hr |
| 40 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $132K | $63.49/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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Akron
$1,012/mo rentRPP 93.4
Canton-Massillon$1,086/mo rentRPP 89.4
Cincinnati$1,111/mo rentRPP 95.4
Cleveland$1,279/mo rentRPP 93.9
Columbus$1,034/mo rentRPP 95.5
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$1,273/mo rentRPP 92.7
Lima$1,108/mo rentRPP 89.7
Mansfield$973/mo rentRPP 88.9
Sandusky$1,106/mo rentRPP 89.3
Springfield$1,106/mo rentRPP 90.5
Toledo$1,076/mo rentRPP 91.5
Youngstown-Warren$973/mo rentRPP 87.4
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