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Careers in Sandusky, OH

Part of Ohio.

Sandusky, OH’s regional price level is below the national average (index 89.281, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.4% · 58,973 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Physicians, All Other$209,150
  2. 2Architectural and Engineering Managers$149,370
  3. 3Computer and Information Systems Managers$135,940
  4. 4Pharmacists$131,630
  5. 5Financial Managers$127,100

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers2,070 employed
  2. 2Cashiers1,690 employed
  3. 3Retail Salespersons1,510 employed
  4. 4Waiters and Waitresses1,400 employed
  5. 5General and Operations Managers1,380 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians16.68× national avg
  2. 2Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels7.17× national avg
  3. 3Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders6.98× national avg
  4. 4Amusement and Recreation Attendants5.52× national avg
  5. 5Lodging Managers5.47× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Physicians, All Other$234,260
  2. 2Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,303
  3. 3Computer and Information Systems Managers$152,261
  4. 4Pharmacists$147,433
  5. 5Financial Managers$142,360

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.