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Salaries in Cleveland by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Cleveland metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Cleveland-Elyria, OH metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Cleveland-Elyria, OH) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Cleveland pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $77.63 | $161,480 |
| Marketing Managers | $67.58 | $140,570 |
| Software Developers | $53.45 | $111,180 |
| Information Security Analysts | $52.91 | $110,050 |
| Data Scientists | $47.86 | $99,550 |
| Web Developers | $45.85 | $95,360 |
| Project Management Specialists | $45.19 | $94,000 |
| Registered Nurses | $42.88 | $89,190 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $40.03 | $83,270 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $38.74 | $80,580 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $36.40 | $75,710 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $35.63 | $74,110 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $34.45 | $71,660 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $33.69 | $70,080 |
| Electricians | $31.14 | $64,780 |
| Firefighters | $28.97 | $60,260 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $28.95 | $60,210 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $28.43 | $59,140 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $28.12 | $58,480 |
| Carpenters | $27.72 | $57,660 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $27.09 | $56,350 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $26.69 | $55,520 |
| Graphic Designers | $26.31 | $54,720 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $24.24 | $50,410 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $24.07 | $50,060 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $23.06 | $47,970 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $21.39 | $44,500 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $21.23 | $44,150 |
| Office Clerks, General | $21.20 | $44,100 |
| Phlebotomists | $19.75 | $41,070 |
| Medical Assistants | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $19.08 | $39,690 |
| Nursing Assistants | $18.84 | $39,190 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| Retail Salespersons | $17.15 | $35,670 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $16.63 | $34,600 |
Highest-paying occupations in Cleveland
- Financial Managers — $161,480 a year
- Marketing Managers — $140,570 a year
- Software Developers — $111,180 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $110,050 a year
- Data Scientists — $99,550 a year
Wages above cover the whole Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro. For statewide context, see the Ohio salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Cleveland?
Financial Managers leads, at about $161,480 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Cleveland-Elyria, OH 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 Cleveland-Elyria, OH MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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