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Salaries in Cincinnati by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Cincinnati metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Cincinnati pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $76.07 | $158,230 |
| Marketing Managers | $69.90 | $145,400 |
| Software Developers | $54.34 | $113,020 |
| Information Security Analysts | $53.73 | $111,750 |
| Data Scientists | $48.63 | $101,150 |
| Project Management Specialists | $45.98 | $95,640 |
| Web Developers | $41.33 | $85,960 |
| Registered Nurses | $41.31 | $85,920 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $40.43 | $84,090 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $36.12 | $75,120 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $35.26 | $73,340 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $33.86 | $70,420 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $33.71 | $70,110 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $32.95 | $68,540 |
| Electricians | $30.19 | $62,790 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $28.42 | $59,120 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $28.27 | $58,810 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $28.24 | $58,740 |
| Graphic Designers | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $27.60 | $57,410 |
| Carpenters | $26.45 | $55,020 |
| Firefighters | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $25.78 | $53,630 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $24.67 | $51,310 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $24.34 | $50,630 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $23.26 | $48,390 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $22.92 | $47,680 |
| Office Clerks, General | $20.93 | $43,530 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $20.64 | $42,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $19.95 | $41,500 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $19.47 | $40,490 |
| Phlebotomists | $19.02 | $39,560 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| Nursing Assistants | $18.96 | $39,430 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.94 | $35,240 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $16.54 | $34,410 |
Highest-paying occupations in Cincinnati
- Financial Managers — $158,230 a year
- Marketing Managers — $145,400 a year
- Software Developers — $113,020 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $111,750 a year
- Data Scientists — $101,150 a year
Wages above cover the whole Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro. For statewide context, see the Ohio salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Cincinnati?
Financial Managers leads, at about $158,230 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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