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Careers in Cleveland, OH

Part of Ohio.

Cleveland, OH’s regional price level is below the national average (index 93.923, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.1% · 1,084,213 people employed (2026-07, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Neurologists$383,420
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$324,340
  3. 3Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$323,480
  4. 4Orthodontists$318,070
  5. 5Psychiatrists$271,790

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1General and Operations Managers29,510 employed
  2. 2Registered Nurses28,240 employed
  3. 3Fast Food and Counter Workers28,010 employed
  4. 4Retail Salespersons24,650 employed
  5. 5Stockers and Order Fillers22,660 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Pourers and Casters, Metal4.87× national avg
  2. 2Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders4.65× national avg
  3. 3Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators4.25× national avg
  4. 4Special Education Teachers, Middle School3.95× national avg
  5. 5Foundry Mold and Coremakers3.85× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Neurologists$408,228
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$345,325
  3. 3Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$344,410
  4. 4Orthodontists$338,650
  5. 5Psychiatrists$289,375

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Ohio state page.