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Average salary by job family in Cleveland
| Management | $129,720 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $120,610 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $108,880 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,620 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $97,320 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,980 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,940 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,900 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $66,110 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,690 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,580 |
| Protective Service | $58,660 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,540 |
| Sales and Related | $51,940 |
| Production | $51,180 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,170 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,920 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,370 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,540 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,030 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,690 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,260 |
Highest-paying jobs in Cleveland
- Neurologists$367,340
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$304,020
- Psychiatrists$291,000
- Orthodontists$277,590
- Chief Executives$277,190
- Physicians, All Other$261,600
- Family Medicine Physicians$247,450
- Nurse Anesthetists$244,430
- Pediatricians, General$225,440
- Physicists$209,480
Most common jobs in Cleveland and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 29,510 | $121,430 | $97,750 |
| Registered Nurses | 28,240 | $91,580 | $83,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,010 | $29,830 | $28,750 |
| Retail Salespersons | 24,650 | $34,770 | $31,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 22,660 | $38,010 | $36,290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 19,400 | $34,290 | $34,520 |
| Cashiers | 18,720 | $30,310 | $29,130 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 17,090 | $40,850 | $38,680 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,900 | $48,030 | $46,040 |
| Office Clerks, General | 15,700 | $45,870 | $44,790 |
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Cost of living in Cleveland
Prices in the Cleveland area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,310 therefore buys what $70,600 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $252,210, 3.7 times the median household income of $68,507.
$252,210typical home value
$68,507median household income
93.9BEA price parity
2,171,978metro population
Take-home pay in Cleveland
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,240 | $30,596 | $2,550 |
| Median wage | $50,140 | $40,278 | $3,356 |
| Average wage | $66,310 | $52,421 | $4,368 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,990 | $60,695 | $5,058 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Salaries for every job in Cleveland
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$277K
- Financial Managers$177K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$166K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$159K
- Sales Managers$155K
- Human Resources Managers$149K
- Purchasing Managers$147K
- Training and Development Managers$146K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$146K
- Marketing Managers$145K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$142K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Natural Sciences Managers$135K
- Public Relations Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Fundraising Managers$121K
- Industrial Production Managers$119K
- Gambling Managers$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111K
- Administrative Services Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$109K
- Construction Managers$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$105K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Education Administrators, All Other$78K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$69K
- Lodging Managers$63K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical55 jobs
- Neurologists$367K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$304K
- Psychiatrists$291K
- Orthodontists$278K
- Physicians, All Other$262K
- Family Medicine Physicians$247K
- Nurse Anesthetists$244K
- Pediatricians, General$225K
- Dentists, General$179K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$173K
- Medical Dosimetrists$153K
- Physician Assistants$145K
- Veterinarians$135K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Optometrists$128K
- Podiatrists$123K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$118K
- Radiation Therapists$105K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$99K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$97K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$88K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Respiratory Therapists$82K
- Chiropractors$79K
- Audiologists$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$77K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Therapists, All Other$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Recreational Therapists$70K
- Surgical Assistants$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Athletic Trainers$66K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66K
- Surgical Technologists$65K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Medical Records Specialists$62K
- Paramedics$60K
- Exercise Physiologists$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$134K
- Database Architects$130K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$120K
- Software Developers$120K
- Actuaries$118K
- Information Security Analysts$114K
- Computer Systems Analysts$105K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Database Administrators$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Operations Research Analysts$98K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$95K
- Computer Programmers$94K
- Statisticians$87K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$73K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$142K
- Nuclear Engineers$138K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$125K
- Engineers, All Other$124K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$118K
- Materials Engineers$117K
- Chemical Engineers$115K
- Environmental Engineers$114K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$108K
- Electrical Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$86K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Surveyors$75K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$74K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62K
- Drafters, All Other$62K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science25 jobs
- Physicists$209K
- Economists$140K
- Psychologists, All Other$124K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$121K
- Materials Scientists$118K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$104K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$97K
- Chemists$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- School Psychologists$89K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$84K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$82K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Microbiologists$78K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70K
- Chemical Technicians$66K
- Conservation Scientists$65K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65K
- Biological Technicians$62K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52K
- Social Science Research Assistants$46K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$45K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$126K
- Financial Risk Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$105K
- Project Management Specialists$101K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$94K
- Budget Analysts$93K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Credit Analysts$87K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$87K
- Insurance Underwriters$85K
- Labor Relations Specialists$85K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Logisticians$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$82K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Financial Examiners$67K
- Credit Counselors$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
Construction and Extraction34 jobs
- Boilermakers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Pipelayers$76K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$74K
- Tapers$74K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$72K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$72K
- Sheet Metal Workers$72K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$72K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$71K
- Electricians$71K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$71K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Carpenters$65K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$64K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$63K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$63K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$60K
- Roofers$59K
- Construction Laborers$58K
- Glaziers$58K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$50K
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$48K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
Educational Instruction and Library53 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$88K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Curators$76K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$70K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$64K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$53K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$53K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$51K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Tutors$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media27 jobs
- Art Directors$98K
- Music Directors and Composers$83K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$82K
- Producers and Directors$81K
- Technical Writers$80K
- Editors$75K
- Public Relations Specialists$74K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$73K
- Coaches and Scouts$70K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Film and Video Editors$64K
- Writers and Authors$64K
- Interpreters and Translators$63K
- Graphic Designers$63K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$59K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$57K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$55K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$54K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$53K
- Photographers$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Craft Artists$42K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$41K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair35 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$95K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$92K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Millwrights$75K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$70K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$64K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63K
- Riggers$62K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$49K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$46K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$45K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$45K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$83K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$63K
- Firefighters$61K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$58K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$56K
- Bailiffs$55K
- Animal Control Workers$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Security Guards$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$78K
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63K
- Clergy$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Counselors, All Other$55K
- Community Health Workers$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$105K
- Sales Engineers$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$98K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- Insurance Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$85K
- Real Estate Brokers$82K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- Advertising Sales Agents$57K
- Travel Agents$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$43K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$38K
- Telemarketers$35K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$27K
Production76 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$94K
- Gas Plant Operators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$75K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$70K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$66K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$66K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$61K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$60K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Machinists$57K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Etchers and Engravers$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$51K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Furniture Finishers$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$48K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$47K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$46K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Upholsterers$43K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Bakers$35K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$30K
Office and Administrative Support45 jobs
- Meter Readers, Utilities$74K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$57K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$55K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Telephone Operators$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- File Clerks$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving27 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$149K
- Transportation Inspectors$80K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$71K
- Crane and Tower Operators$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$45K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65K
- Dental Assistants$57K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$41K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Orderlies$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Costume Attendants$44K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Funeral Attendants$37K
- Animal Trainers$35K
- Concierges$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$34K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$33K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$27K
Jobs paid by the hour in Cleveland
For 3 jobs in the Cleveland, OH metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $45.04 | $35.79 | 370 |
| Actors | $33.43 | $25.37 | 50 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $22.31 | $18.66 | 130 |
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Salary in Cleveland: questions
What is a good salary in Cleveland?
Half of all workers in the Cleveland metro earn less than $50,140 and the average is $66,310. Earning more than $78,990 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Cleveland to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $65,530, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Cleveland?
Neurologists ($367,340), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($304,020), Psychiatrists ($291,000).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Cleveland, OH (17410), all occupations and 614 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
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