Highest paying jobs in Cleveland, OH
The best paying occupations in the Cleveland, OH metro area, ranked by median annual wage. Metro wage estimates are suppressed more often than state ones — BLS withholds any figure that too few local employers report — so an occupation missing here simply has no published local estimate.
Cost of living: prices here run 6.1% below the national average (2024).
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025
| # | Occupation | MedianCleveland, OH | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NeurologistsDoctoral or professional degree | $383,420 | $165,250 – $536,730 | — |
| 2 | Family Medicine PhysiciansDoctoral or professional degree | $324,340 | $66,430 – $324,340 | 210 |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricDoctoral or professional degree | $323,480 | $63,610 – $507,200 | 100 |
| 4 | OrthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree | $318,070 | $219,300 – $318,070 | — |
| 5 | PsychiatristsDoctoral or professional degree | $271,790 | $93,500 – $475,220 | 120 |
| 6 | Physicians, All OtherDoctoral or professional degree | $248,400 | $62,990 – $452,910 | 6,610 |
| 7 | PhysicistsDoctoral or professional degree | $239,360 | $107,120 – $239,360 | 240 |
| 8 | Nurse AnesthetistsMaster's degree | $231,830 | $207,460 – $318,770 | 390 |
| 9 | Pediatricians, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree | $217,970 | $161,030 – $253,290 | 650 |
| 10 | Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree | $199,350 | $90,890 – $432,640 | 980 |
| 11 | Commercial PilotsPostsecondary nondegree award | $166,520 | $59,280 – $225,960 | 600 |
| 12 | Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree | $163,500 | $96,490 – $235,860 | 110 |
| 13 | Financial ManagersBachelor's degree | $157,900 | $83,320 – $348,520 | 6,300 |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $156,410 | $96,940 – $219,970 | 4,430 |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree | $155,460 | $112,790 – $210,860 | 1,610 |
| 16 | Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree | $154,800 | $82,790 – $348,910 | 470 |
| 17 | Medical DosimetristsBachelor's degree | $150,900 | $150,900 – $163,080 | — |
| 18 | Sales ManagersBachelor's degree | $143,870 | $75,210 – $256,210 | 4,560 |
| 19 | Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree | $143,020 | $92,520 – $193,730 | 460 |
| 20 | PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree | $140,690 | $54,610 – $165,900 | 2,860 |
| 21 | Psychologists, All OtherMaster's degree | $139,170 | $35,380 – $160,260 | 90 |
| 22 | Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree | $137,970 | $78,740 – $228,840 | 40 |
| 23 | OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree | $135,880 | $66,000 – $169,220 | 250 |
| 24 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $135,860 | $105,060 – $229,610 | 750 |
| 25 | LawyersDoctoral or professional degree | $134,680 | $75,740 – $281,770 | 5,540 |
| 26 | Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree | $134,380 | $82,390 – $223,630 | 1,520 |
| 27 | Purchasing ManagersBachelor's degree | $134,030 | $90,460 – $224,920 | 500 |
| 28 | Nuclear EngineersBachelor's degree | $132,340 | $92,130 – $160,730 | 60 |
| 29 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersDoctoral or professional degree | $131,440 | $82,620 – $207,480 | 110 |
| 30 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $130,800 | $103,200 – $155,590 | 3,320 |
| 31 | Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree | $130,610 | $87,070 – $227,600 | 220 |
| 32 | Managers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $130,580 | $73,050 – $210,540 | 1,350 |
| 33 | Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree | $130,470 | $65,510 – $213,410 | 160 |
| 34 | Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree | $129,300 | $76,740 – $219,800 | 1,990 |
| 35 | Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $128,800 | $85,220 – $180,710 | 860 |
| 36 | VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree | $128,610 | $50,390 – $212,580 | 560 |
| 37 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsBachelor's degree | $128,340 | $92,520 – $136,930 | 80 |
| 38 | Dentists, All Other SpecialistsDoctoral or professional degree | $127,800 | $65,810 – $255,990 | 30 |
| 39 | Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $127,530 | $92,800 – $169,710 | 400 |
| 40 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree | $126,860 | $44,020 – $167,830 | 40 |
| 41 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $122,770 | $68,640 – $215,680 | 4,780 |
| 42 | Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree | $119,450 | $76,150 – $175,640 | 110 |
| 43 | Engineers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $118,590 | $74,560 – $174,310 | 980 |
| 44 | Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerBachelor's degree | $117,480 | $79,540 – $160,320 | 340 |
| 45 | Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree | $115,720 | $76,560 – $143,040 | 90 |
| 46 | PodiatristsDoctoral or professional degree | $112,020 | $47,380 – $201,710 | 110 |
| 47 | Materials ScientistsBachelor's degree | $111,810 | $86,070 – $145,910 | 50 |
| 48 | Software DevelopersBachelor's degree | $111,310 | $78,860 – $167,570 | 8,460 |
| 49 | Public Relations ManagersBachelor's degree | $111,100 | $61,590 – $202,610 | 320 |
| 50 | Chemical EngineersBachelor's degree | $108,350 | $77,820 – $155,310 | 240 |