What jobs pay in Cleveland, OH
Typical yearly pay for 44 common jobs in the Cleveland, OH metro area, highest first. The last column ranks each job’s pay here against the 50 largest US metros after taxes and local prices.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
| Job | Typical pay | Middle half | Rank after cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial manager | $157,900 | $110,500–$209,900 | No. 16 |
| IT manager | $156,410 | $126,610–$174,240 | No. 33 |
| Sales manager | $143,870 | $101,930–$182,260 | No. 16 |
| Pharmacist | $140,690 | $131,310–$153,860 | No. 15 |
| Physician assistant | $135,860 | $117,370–$148,300 | No. 9 |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $99,720–$201,810 | No. 30 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,800 | $107,500–$134,750 | No. 14 |
| Marketing manager | $129,300 | $101,650–$170,900 | No. 41 |
| Software developer | $111,310 | $98,370–$132,150 | No. 47 |
| Physical therapist | $104,030 | $84,760–$116,200 | No. 11 |
| Data scientist | $101,860 | $79,770–$128,250 | No. 30 |
| Construction manager | $101,440 | $80,450–$130,010 | No. 43 |
| Financial analyst | $98,320 | $75,050–$123,150 | No. 13 |
| General and operations manager | $97,750 | $63,630–$154,250 | No. 36 |
| Mechanical engineer | $97,220 | $78,760–$106,950 | No. 32 |
| Civil engineer | $96,190 | $78,790–$117,970 | No. 24 |
| Project manager | $95,000 | $75,220–$125,610 | No. 30 |
| Dental hygienist | $88,990 | $80,910–$93,560 | No. 37 |
| Management analyst | $88,260 | $73,200–$123,270 | No. 36 |
| Web and digital interface designer | $86,340 | $64,930–$113,910 | No. 25 |
| Registered nurse | $83,940 | $81,370–$102,500 | No. 36 |
| Police officer | $80,280 | $70,490–$82,060 | No. 17 |
| Accountant | $80,000 | $63,420–$102,470 | No. 20 |
| High school teacher | $79,610 | $61,430–$99,960 | No. 12 |
| Industrial designer | $78,270 | $61,410–$100,560 | No. 24 |
| Elementary school teacher | $76,470 | $59,960–$96,070 | No. 11 |
| Sales representative | $76,020 | $57,140–$100,390 | No. 2 |
| Marketing specialist | $71,350 | $52,370–$92,230 | No. 27 |
| HR specialist | $70,900 | $54,830–$92,440 | No. 24 |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $50,350–$86,250 | No. 12 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $63,900 | $59,940–$70,590 | No. 20 |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $50,510–$83,080 | No. 21 |
| HVAC technician | $62,790 | $50,030–$78,360 | No. 11 |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $50,370–$79,110 | No. 18 |
| IT support specialist | $59,890 | $48,000–$72,900 | No. 18 |
| Graphic designer | $59,780 | $47,310–$74,260 | No. 29 |
| Truck driver | $58,970 | $49,000–$65,200 | No. 10 |
| Auto mechanic | $50,260 | $38,520–$76,110 | No. 28 |
| Administrative assistant | $46,120 | $38,270–$54,070 | No. 22 |
| Customer service representative | $46,040 | $37,240–$58,100 | No. 8 |
| Medical assistant | $43,830 | $38,830–$47,440 | No. 17 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $39,010 | $37,850–$45,000 | No. 27 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,680 | $35,570–$45,160 | No. 25 |
| Retail salesperson | $31,000 | $28,570–$36,390 | No. 38 |