Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Careers in Cincinnati, OH: pay and employment for 544 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17140), which includes Cincinnati and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Cincinnati city limits. It spans Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Quick answer
In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area (CBSA 17140), BLS OEWS counted 1,101,030 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $50,170 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($315,630), CRNA ($221,170), CEO ($207,170). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (30,950), Operations Manager (29,330), Sales Associate (28,670).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area at 95.4 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 5% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Cincinnati, OH.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$315,630 median · 3,180 employed
- CRNA$221,170 median · 670 employed
- CEO$207,170 median · 980 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$177,160 median · 2,950 employed
- IT Manager$169,530 median · 3,920 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$164,300 median · 520 employed
- Financial Manager$152,700 median · 6,340 employed
- Purchasing Manager$150,190 median · 1,070 employed
- Marketing Manager$145,770 median · 2,730 employed
- Pharmacist$140,200 median · 2,380 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers30,950 employed · $29,720 median
- Operations Manager29,330 employed · $100,670 median
- Sales Associate28,670 employed · $30,810 median
- Registered Nurse28,520 employed · $83,650 median
- Stocker26,870 employed · $37,810 median
- Material Handler22,910 employed · $40,240 median
- Cashier19,580 employed · $29,170 median
- Customer Service Representative19,410 employed · $46,470 median
- Server17,790 employed · $36,530 median
- Office Clerks, General16,750 employed · $44,640 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106,160 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102,870 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$93,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86,770 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Aircraft Mechanic$85,410 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,330 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,520 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$80,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Maintenance Worker$79,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Cincinnati, OH
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All 544 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,720U.S. $31,200 | $30,050 | 30,950 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $100,670U.S. $105,770 | $124,780 | 29,330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,810U.S. $35,410 | $34,730 | 28,670 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $83,650U.S. $97,550 | $89,940 | 28,520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,810U.S. $37,330 | $40,590 | 26,870 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,240U.S. $40,240 | $42,080 | 22,910 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,170U.S. $32,880 | $30,690 | 19,580 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,470U.S. $44,770 | $47,440 | 19,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,530U.S. $35,230 | $44,740 | 17,790 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,640U.S. $45,010 | $45,890 | 16,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,210U.S. $35,800 | $35,740 | 16,470 | n/a | n/a |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,590U.S. $58,640 | $63,170 | 13,820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,030U.S. $36,840 | $37,800 | 13,560 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,950U.S. $72,080 | $86,800 | 12,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,830U.S. $49,590 | $55,970 | 12,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,440U.S. $44,650 | $44,830 | 11,940 | n/a | n/a |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,350U.S. $42,260 | $41,950 | 11,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,030U.S. $37,390 | $35,010 | 10,810 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,370U.S. $44,080 | $44,230 | 10,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $80,640U.S. $83,680 | $90,330 | 10,050 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $121,420U.S. $135,980 | $122,700 | 9,900 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,850U.S. $47,540 | $50,970 | 9,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,360U.S. $36,780 | $36,310 | 9,540 | n/a | n/a |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $69,880U.S. $69,500 | $72,220 | 9,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,740U.S. $63,970 | $71,030 | 9,150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,590U.S. $50,670 | $52,410 | 9,050 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,000U.S. $69,990 | $71,380 | 8,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $66,190U.S. $72,040 | $72,370 | 8,450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,110U.S. $38,020 | $40,170 | 7,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45,110U.S. $45,260 | $46,080 | 7,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,070U.S. $44,860 | $47,330 | 7,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,380U.S. $48,520 | $50,260 | 7,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,180U.S. $45,930 | $46,470 | 7,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $73,010U.S. $75,940 | $77,850 | 7,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $95,380U.S. $102,320 | $100,940 | 7,080 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,750U.S. $78,760 | $84,620 | 7,080 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,000U.S. $46,420 | $52,260 | 6,920 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,600U.S. $39,150 | $41,020 | 6,610 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,340U.S. $48,570 | $51,620 | 6,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,180U.S. $64,400 | $64,150 | 6,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $34,650U.S. $35,510 | $34,340 | 6,360 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $152,700U.S. $166,570 | $169,840 | 6,340 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,880U.S. $74,450 | $76,910 | 5,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $34,240U.S. $34,340 | $42,680 | 5,870 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $54,930U.S. $47,120 | $57,840 | 5,700 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,490U.S. $63,190 | $66,830 | 5,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,340U.S. $45,690 | $43,440 | 5,560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,250U.S. $38,010 | $35,510 | 5,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $105,140U.S. $102,440 | $112,780 | 5,430 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $34,320U.S. $35,320 | $33,850 | 5,320 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $138,790U.S. $148,270 | $158,280 | 5,180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $70,640U.S. $64,520 | $70,140 | 5,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $77,610U.S. $83,050 | $84,490 | 5,140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,900U.S. $62,890 | $66,560 | 4,940 | n/a | n/a |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,930U.S. $30,890 | $29,430 | 4,930 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $59,350U.S. $61,860 | $60,930 | 4,810 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45,570U.S. $43,220 | $47,150 | 4,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $80,520U.S. $79,920 | $81,870 | 4,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $97,360U.S. $101,860 | $100,340 | 4,710 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $106,540U.S. $123,860 | $125,900 | 4,690 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,110U.S. $60,580 | $62,110 | 4,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,090U.S. $50,620 | $55,840 | 4,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,180U.S. $64,370 | $71,460 | 4,480 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,430U.S. $38,140 | $37,050 | 4,390 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,180U.S. $37,450 | $37,630 | 4,310 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $77,070U.S. $77,710 | $81,060 | 4,240 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $103,450U.S. $105,850 | $114,290 | 4,240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $82,330U.S. $79,860 | $87,050 | 4,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $169,530U.S. $175,140 | $178,290 | 3,920 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $80,410U.S. $76,210 | $79,450 | 3,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $130,980U.S. $159,670 | $154,320 | 3,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,350U.S. $31,200 | $30,220 | 3,790 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,900U.S. $38,770 | $38,200 | 3,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,160U.S. $63,800 | $70,570 | 3,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,650U.S. $36,280 | $37,730 | 3,570 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,630U.S. $48,500 | $48,600 | 3,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $32,070U.S. $35,360 | $33,450 | 3,490 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,520U.S. $59,350 | $59,400 | 3,460 | n/a | n/a |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $68,390U.S. $69,280 | $71,280 | 3,440 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,490U.S. $45,750 | $43,300 | 3,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,570U.S. $59,280 | $57,510 | 3,380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $350,950U.S. $232,140 | $315,590 | 3,330 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $104,220U.S. $104,110 | $109,900 | 3,310 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $315,630U.S. $265,930 | $337,480 | 3,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45,920U.S. $43,030 | $44,730 | 3,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,990U.S. $53,750 | $55,730 | 3,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $125,680U.S. $126,060 | $130,560 | 3,130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,650U.S. $59,650 | $61,350 | 3,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $66,950U.S. $59,850 | $72,760 | 3,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,680U.S. $35,830 | $37,990 | 3,080 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $104,710U.S. $114,990 | $112,790 | 3,050 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,740U.S. $34,810 | $31,080 | 3,000 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $27,650U.S. $32,150 | $28,440 | 2,990 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,110U.S. $62,280 | $86,240 | 2,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,310U.S. $78,660 | $91,510 | 2,980 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $54,790U.S. $50,690 | $55,730 | 2,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $101,530U.S. $99,130 | $105,650 | 2,960 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $177,160U.S. $171,270 | $190,630 | 2,950 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,240U.S. $61,010 | $65,290 | 2,950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,370U.S. $62,930 | $67,370 | 2,920 | n/a | n/a |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,300U.S. $58,750 | $57,360 | 2,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128,700U.S. $132,300 | $124,370 | 2,820 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,890U.S. $33,980 | $31,870 | 2,740 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $145,770U.S. $166,790 | $157,320 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $86,040U.S. $102,740 | $99,970 | 2,670 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,880U.S. $36,560 | $33,740 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $55,080U.S. $59,550 | $56,760 | 2,580 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,790U.S. $35,790 | $46,010 | 2,540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,870U.S. $47,920 | $46,760 | 2,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,540U.S. $105,070 | $132,890 | 2,510 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,830U.S. $64,330 | $66,830 | 2,470 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,310U.S. $80,730 | $85,000 | 2,440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,590U.S. $48,070 | $53,990 | 2,440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,150U.S. $34,980 | $32,160 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,170U.S. $47,320 | $64,110 | 2,380 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $140,200U.S. $140,910 | $137,390 | 2,380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $103,020U.S. $105,870 | $103,780 | 2,330 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,540U.S. $35,360 | $35,460 | 2,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,400U.S. $61,770 | $63,250 | 2,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,860U.S. $69,990 | $71,380 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,570 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $98,220U.S. $100,840 | $100,300 | 2,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $127,150U.S. $122,930 | $124,370 | 2,100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,800U.S. $45,930 | $43,510 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,890U.S. $102,760 | $102,550 | 2,090 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,300U.S. $76,690 | $84,260 | 2,060 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $54,900U.S. $49,230 | $55,080 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,430U.S. $65,120 | $69,480 | 2,020 | n/a | n/a |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,990U.S. $82,320 | $89,380 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $41,250U.S. $41,300 | $44,840 | 1,940 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $106,160U.S. $107,230 | $122,960 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $132,070U.S. $149,280 | $149,390 | 1,920 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $103,860U.S. $114,130 | $115,730 | 1,900 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,170U.S. $46,330 | $48,460 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,850U.S. $47,160 | $41,380 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $77,640U.S. $78,000 | $77,130 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,300U.S. $46,800 | $41,670 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $70,980U.S. $76,590 | $72,960 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $96,190U.S. $103,410 | $103,240 | 1,820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,830U.S. $37,290 | $36,340 | 1,820 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,820U.S. $58,040 | $62,570 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,320U.S. $69,390 | $68,480 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,410U.S. $104,920 | $118,920 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,260U.S. $62,960 | $68,770 | 1,730 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,890U.S. $45,780 | $49,800 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,680U.S. $74,260 | $71,730 | 1,720 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,330U.S. $62,890 | $68,640 | 1,700 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,940U.S. $98,100 | $103,280 | 1,700 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $82,110U.S. $81,370 | $88,440 | 1,690 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $95,930U.S. $97,870 | $94,430 | 1,690 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $137,850U.S. $141,900 | $143,640 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,650U.S. $120,230 | $108,630 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,030U.S. $38,630 | $42,380 | 1,680 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,640U.S. $47,180 | $52,340 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,270U.S. $80,110 | $77,630 | 1,650 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,500U.S. $45,850 | $48,800 | 1,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,020U.S. $107,310 | $78,270 | 1,640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,130U.S. $78,740 | $84,720 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,490U.S. $48,700 | $49,960 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $55,460U.S. $58,940 | $55,760 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,950U.S. $44,390 | $54,130 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,570U.S. $40,110 | $40,970 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $70,670U.S. $67,880 | $70,100 | 1,600 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,470U.S. $42,290 | $47,480 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,170U.S. $45,920 | $44,720 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $52,020U.S. $54,210 | $54,430 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,320U.S. $33,580 | $30,630 | 1,540 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,190U.S. $52,260 | $52,610 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,240U.S. $50,290 | $56,560 | 1,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $77,600U.S. $66,120 | $72,680 | 1,480 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,040U.S. $74,750 | $72,950 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $33,130U.S. $35,070 | $33,080 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,540U.S. $52,830 | $66,750 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,970U.S. $37,160 | $35,320 | 1,430 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $71,920U.S. $76,220 | $77,250 | 1,420 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $43,140U.S. $45,230 | $43,690 | 1,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,990U.S. $57,020 | $63,730 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,900U.S. $50,270 | $51,830 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $78,860U.S. $87,520 | $90,250 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,760U.S. $50,020 | $52,450 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $85,410U.S. $79,870 | $89,580 | 1,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $31,560U.S. $34,890 | $33,010 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $100,870U.S. $100,330 | $101,830 | 1,360 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $114,300U.S. $129,180 | $118,550 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,090U.S. $44,350 | $46,790 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,910U.S. $39,390 | $43,450 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $81,600U.S. $82,280 | $83,210 | 1,300 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,350U.S. $51,140 | $57,620 | 1,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,940U.S. $49,100 | $48,580 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $93,200U.S. $90,150 | $95,820 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,350U.S. $32,910 | $32,900 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,200U.S. $65,510 | $66,790 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,200U.S. $36,910 | $35,510 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,890U.S. $58,470 | $59,260 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $133,000U.S. $134,050 | $135,690 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $105,350U.S. $120,630 | $112,260 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,020U.S. $54,890 | $55,970 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,410U.S. $39,070 | $45,430 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,690U.S. $62,370 | $65,260 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,560U.S. $48,250 | $50,820 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,500U.S. $106,660 | $109,570 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $72,940U.S. $80,390 | $77,830 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,600U.S. $48,990 | $52,700 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $150,190U.S. $148,080 | $155,820 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,620U.S. $62,470 | $60,450 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,110U.S. $59,050 | $54,880 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,150U.S. $35,760 | $39,870 | 1,050 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,320U.S. $47,030 | $51,090 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,380U.S. $47,380 | $48,450 | 1,040 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,540U.S. $58,260 | $57,580 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,900U.S. $50,340 | $57,750 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $103,150U.S. $104,590 | $120,480 | 1,010 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,520U.S. $80,250 | $68,910 | 1,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,100U.S. $43,350 | $44,970 | 1,010 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,890U.S. $38,150 | $38,920 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $207,170U.S. $213,990 | $281,410 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45,390U.S. $60,280 | $48,900 | 970 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,480U.S. $61,160 | $56,150 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,460U.S. $60,020 | $59,230 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,820U.S. $41,340 | $42,500 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,940U.S. $49,690 | $49,830 | 950 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,970U.S. $50,260 | $52,500 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,410U.S. $60,850 | $107,910 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $96,170U.S. $91,240 | $97,410 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,170U.S. $68,380 | $68,650 | 930 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $87,940U.S. $104,300 | $94,790 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128,520U.S. $135,880 | $122,750 | 920 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,610U.S. $48,560 | $48,420 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $73,690U.S. $61,800 | $68,020 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,170U.S. $49,400 | $55,030 | 890 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $78,020U.S. $77,640 | $82,570 | 880 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,840U.S. $74,330 | $69,790 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,030U.S. $40,140 | $41,210 | 880 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $66,360U.S. $72,550 | $71,200 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,070U.S. $68,270 | $65,620 | 870 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,610U.S. $55,570 | $53,920 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $84,700U.S. $116,580 | $93,120 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,550U.S. $45,130 | $42,360 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,090U.S. $66,810 | $70,400 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $86,770U.S. $93,530 | $87,760 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $34,680U.S. $36,670 | $36,530 | 820 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,130U.S. $41,670 | $35,920 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,990U.S. $47,720 | $48,720 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,870U.S. $106,040 | $105,110 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,130U.S. $47,700 | $48,010 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,850U.S. $58,430 | $59,270 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,350U.S. $46,170 | $49,280 | 780 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,210U.S. $55,440 | $56,140 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,170U.S. $37,710 | $41,800 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,890U.S. $49,230 | $51,010 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,270U.S. $64,820 | $56,810 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $78,680U.S. $77,440 | $77,390 | 750 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,910U.S. $44,470 | $43,000 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,410U.S. $45,570 | $44,020 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $31,260U.S. $35,150 | $31,650 | 750 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,060U.S. $66,270 | $78,350 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $93,150U.S. $95,320 | $91,240 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $107,020U.S. $130,220 | $117,570 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,150U.S. $62,680 | $61,930 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,270U.S. $64,050 | $66,360 | 680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,890U.S. $46,570 | $49,180 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $98,750U.S. $99,280 | $102,110 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $221,170U.S. $236,590 | $219,860 | 670 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,450U.S. $64,650 | $67,980 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $100,510U.S. $100,580 | $112,420 | 650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $127,670U.S. $130,100 | $134,240 | 650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,320U.S. $60,600 | $53,540 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,260U.S. $53,040 | $57,250 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $77,500U.S. $83,510 | $85,450 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,510U.S. $57,510 | $49,050 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $94,960U.S. $99,080 | $106,650 | 640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $57,980U.S. $63,890 | $63,050 | 640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $77,200U.S. $78,210 | $77,740 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $78,310U.S. $94,160 | $88,150 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $68,640U.S. $76,400 | $68,070 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,980U.S. $38,290 | $37,110 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,440U.S. $74,690 | $74,170 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,180U.S. $68,020 | $56,410 | 620 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,800U.S. $50,610 | $51,720 | 610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $59,380U.S. $66,270 | $65,370 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,290U.S. $78,620 | $64,180 | 590 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $95,350U.S. $95,420 | $84,860 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,180U.S. $35,880 | $32,390 | 580 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,410U.S. $59,300 | $56,530 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,580U.S. $81,100 | $86,720 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $82,820U.S. $104,000 | $91,450 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,730U.S. $47,260 | $52,160 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,090U.S. $44,580 | $39,780 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,540U.S. $61,660 | $61,440 | 560 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $89,290U.S. $95,990 | $90,320 | 550 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,760U.S. $60,390 | $65,180 | 550 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $84,950U.S. $96,590 | $89,410 | 540 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,570U.S. $45,330 | $48,070 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $47,770U.S. $47,810 | $52,860 | 540 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $42,130U.S. $48,590 | $45,580 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,610U.S. $46,380 | $51,300 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,580U.S. $39,280 | $40,490 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,900U.S. $46,550 | $46,630 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $164,300U.S. $167,220 | $163,510 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,100U.S. $60,170 | $62,490 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,000U.S. $49,500 | $51,930 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $53,830 | $50,050 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,790U.S. $51,610 | $54,880 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,490U.S. $63,820 | $60,490 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,600U.S. $95,480 | $90,130 | 490 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,090U.S. $35,840 | $28,410 | 490 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,010U.S. $66,150 | $72,120 | 480 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,460U.S. $72,300 | $68,470 | 480 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,970U.S. $55,940 | $58,630 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,680U.S. $53,340 | $67,630 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,700U.S. $62,780 | $72,820 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,240U.S. $35,670 | $35,530 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,770U.S. $71,900 | $68,850 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,300U.S. $35,450 | $36,650 | 470 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,850U.S. $78,190 | $71,330 | 460 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,720U.S. $67,190 | $70,530 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,110U.S. $58,170 | $37,920 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,450U.S. $75,350 | $64,190 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,880U.S. $74,310 | $68,950 | 450 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,710U.S. $41,220 | $44,530 | 450 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,990U.S. $58,450 | $60,080 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,240U.S. $45,670 | $47,570 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,760U.S. $62,120 | $70,290 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,470U.S. $117,330 | $102,060 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,990U.S. $50,890 | $53,920 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,890U.S. $45,250 | $44,290 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,650U.S. $42,240 | $41,050 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $216,750U.S. $210,040 | $206,240 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,800U.S. $38,120 | $33,810 | 420 | n/a | n/a |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,280U.S. $47,920 | $46,970 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,490U.S. $42,290 | $41,840 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,640U.S. $100,390 | $104,090 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,360U.S. $88,940 | $104,440 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,390U.S. $60,810 | $59,730 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,360U.S. $104,620 | $103,910 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,300U.S. $46,850 | $54,130 | 400 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,770U.S. $78,760 | $71,270 | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,010U.S. $62,520 | $65,130 | 400 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,570U.S. $62,130 | $61,730 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,270U.S. $64,950 | $69,750 | 390 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,450U.S. $56,600 | $57,550 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,960U.S. $50,580 | $52,710 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,800U.S. $41,590 | $46,140 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $46,680 | $48,700 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,480U.S. $139,500 | $137,100 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,740U.S. $112,860 | $124,200 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $206,100U.S. $170,950 | $221,530 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,810U.S. $48,690 | $48,780 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,140U.S. $90,390 | $85,270 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,380U.S. $43,380 | $41,590 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,950U.S. $45,760 | $46,620 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,930U.S. $61,560 | $72,280 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,150U.S. $38,300 | $40,810 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,850U.S. $48,540 | $45,840 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,160U.S. $83,910 | $96,030 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,570U.S. $35,100 | $35,550 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,500U.S. $37,180 | $39,830 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,710U.S. $146,910 | $141,900 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,770U.S. $130,000 | $124,750 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,650U.S. $124,900 | $99,470 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,160U.S. $39,200 | $39,550 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,610U.S. $77,920 | $71,180 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,110U.S. $93,790 | $96,190 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,300U.S. $60,070 | $62,770 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,830U.S. $40,130 | $37,340 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,310U.S. $125,470 | $116,910 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,290U.S. $78,350 | $74,990 | 320 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,360U.S. $114,850 | $102,010 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,620U.S. $90,360 | $76,150 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $419,600U.S. $391,490 | $367,430 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 310 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,610U.S. $125,040 | $113,380 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,560U.S. $115,160 | $129,690 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,250U.S. $71,550 | $77,710 | 300 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,380U.S. $82,220 | $75,820 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,150U.S. $64,070 | $71,160 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,730U.S. $96,980 | $91,380 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,780U.S. $62,200 | $64,880 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $156,990U.S. $136,570 | $156,180 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,960U.S. $35,680 | $36,300 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,430U.S. $74,510 | $77,630 | 290 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,040U.S. $44,660 | $47,100 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $236,920U.S. $256,560 | $264,880 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $287,990U.S. $420,860 | $340,150 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,470U.S. $58,930 | $57,020 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,950U.S. $42,360 | $47,450 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,190U.S. $47,450 | $43,040 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,970U.S. $40,450 | $42,380 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,910U.S. $92,650 | $87,990 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,170U.S. $109,370 | $130,830 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,410U.S. $109,270 | $108,340 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,380U.S. $80,340 | $73,270 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,740U.S. $58,100 | $55,480 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,620U.S. $55,720 | $54,300 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,430U.S. $68,120 | $71,610 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,850U.S. $54,240 | $60,220 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,200U.S. $51,850 | $54,280 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,080U.S. $79,940 | $80,930 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,970U.S. $78,580 | $66,240 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $66,770 | $60,360 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,680U.S. $48,040 | $49,080 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,490U.S. $95,200 | $80,790 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,250U.S. $79,520 | $73,840 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,430U.S. $69,250 | $65,090 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,620U.S. $48,430 | $46,290 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,190U.S. $51,220 | $56,160 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,690U.S. $43,600 | $41,570 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,740U.S. $47,880 | $48,210 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,500U.S. $105,650 | $109,980 | 250 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,150U.S. $84,620 | $79,300 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,850U.S. $38,100 | $37,680 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,650U.S. $35,660 | $41,340 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,620U.S. $57,080 | $57,120 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,910U.S. $58,340 | $70,390 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,650U.S. $65,700 | $73,740 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,170U.S. $75,440 | $83,590 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,750U.S. $153,990 | $119,230 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,300U.S. $58,650 | $61,580 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $333,290U.S. $335,550 | $330,260 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,760U.S. $50,960 | $51,840 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,490U.S. $39,630 | $41,230 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,010U.S. $79,200 | $89,180 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,030U.S. $95,780 | $90,090 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,490U.S. $115,210 | $126,110 | 220 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,020U.S. $41,600 | $33,990 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,790U.S. $74,090 | $63,270 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,820U.S. $102,040 | $99,790 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,150U.S. $133,000 | $139,340 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $185,390U.S. $110,840 | $160,520 | 210 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,650U.S. $55,090 | $60,400 | 210 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,790U.S. $37,360 | $37,090 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $551,320U.S. $496,010 | $501,860 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $57,430 | $63,800 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,000U.S. $68,080 | $63,630 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,350U.S. $98,920 | $111,610 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,500U.S. $117,790 | $105,030 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $52,100 | not published | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,220U.S. $64,830 | $74,050 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,730U.S. $66,800 | $98,860 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,910U.S. $44,910 | $41,380 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,510U.S. $55,010 | $56,950 | 200 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,430U.S. $42,670 | $43,840 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,440U.S. $49,450 | $52,730 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,100U.S. $49,880 | $61,780 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,120U.S. $43,960 | $45,390 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $42,770 | $44,650 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,190U.S. $52,540 | $50,440 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,390U.S. $42,420 | $45,070 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,310U.S. $82,890 | $77,640 | 190 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $218,880U.S. $244,180 | $204,340 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $317,890U.S. $312,400 | $276,540 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,320U.S. $42,540 | $49,610 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,230U.S. $123,220 | $150,620 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,840U.S. $67,960 | $75,590 | 180 | n/a | n/a |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $40,710 | not published | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| NeurologistSOC 29-1217 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,210U.S. $248,560 | $186,460 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,470U.S. $48,280 | $45,470 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,800U.S. $56,460 | $57,750 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,530U.S. $47,980 | $53,100 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,560U.S. $50,140 | $50,700 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,330U.S. $50,620 | $50,720 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,100U.S. $46,460 | $47,470 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,160U.S. $52,230 | $57,820 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,910U.S. $87,990 | $75,060 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,160U.S. $89,320 | $86,270 | 170 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,800U.S. $79,350 | $62,570 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,120U.S. $66,140 | $56,930 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,440U.S. $76,910 | $62,160 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,620U.S. $37,680 | $40,990 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,910U.S. $49,000 | $68,620 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,030U.S. $51,330 | $55,080 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,250U.S. $44,810 | $46,580 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,390U.S. $35,060 | $33,120 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,340U.S. $43,530 | $47,470 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,110U.S. $77,970 | $74,560 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,030U.S. $39,990 | $41,280 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,050U.S. $38,950 | $35,730 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,980U.S. $50,160 | $54,250 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $37,580 | not published | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,750U.S. $65,750 | $68,470 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,630U.S. $49,910 | $60,060 | 160 | n/a | n/a |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,110U.S. $46,170 | $54,200 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,190U.S. $91,640 | $102,180 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,960U.S. $107,110 | $109,650 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $62,280 | $59,660 | 150 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,870U.S. $77,570 | $53,660 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,860U.S. $61,540 | $55,850 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,930U.S. $47,340 | $75,300 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,520U.S. $105,310 | $97,560 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $261,710U.S. $281,870 | $272,280 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $437,390U.S. $414,010 | $435,810 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,760U.S. $48,220 | $49,190 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,690U.S. $54,430 | $51,060 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,820U.S. $78,620 | $78,200 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Tire BuildersSOC 51-9197 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,810U.S. $57,390 | $46,370 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,640U.S. $80,260 | $81,620 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $217,510U.S. $292,910 | $241,310 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,150U.S. $49,610 | $54,520 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,100U.S. $56,850 | $97,570 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,010U.S. $67,820 | $73,370 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,210U.S. $88,720 | $96,060 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,840U.S. $93,250 | $80,250 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,430U.S. $100,310 | $76,910 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,680U.S. $128,500 | $97,720 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,560U.S. $55,490 | $41,950 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| DermatologistSOC 29-1213 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $266,290U.S. $328,730 | $265,180 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,890U.S. $101,370 | $95,370 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,890U.S. $63,820 | $61,040 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,020U.S. $40,960 | $41,060 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,720U.S. $56,550 | $59,200 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,130U.S. $46,880 | $52,640 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,480U.S. $92,460 | $88,390 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,620U.S. $83,820 | $72,440 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,560U.S. $40,410 | $47,630 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,670U.S. $39,320 | $41,300 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,690U.S. $38,630 | $36,950 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,850U.S. $36,670 | $36,260 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,360U.S. $43,780 | $42,770 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,250U.S. $56,210 | $55,370 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,990U.S. $47,630 | $53,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,000U.S. $92,100 | $114,210 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,380U.S. $58,870 | $51,600 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,990U.S. $79,870 | $78,640 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,830U.S. $59,920 | $54,700 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,370U.S. $61,990 | $66,580 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,100U.S. $50,080 | $57,220 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,660U.S. $49,280 | $52,540 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,630U.S. $55,690 | $47,550 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,380U.S. $48,750 | $55,270 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,960U.S. $43,310 | $42,070 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,220U.S. $149,230 | $155,320 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,260U.S. $66,940 | $72,880 | 100 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,290U.S. $56,730 | $48,170 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,360U.S. $75,240 | $53,630 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 100 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,210U.S. $37,640 | $43,210 | 100 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,230U.S. $35,240 | $38,470 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,880U.S. $43,370 | $58,480 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,880U.S. $36,220 | $34,880 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,220U.S. $48,150 | $58,270 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,410U.S. $47,550 | $56,470 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,520U.S. $103,020 | $98,320 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,120U.S. $50,990 | $59,470 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,710U.S. $51,520 | $46,980 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Cincinnati, OH
- BLS source geography
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 17140
- States
- Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Cincinnati, OH?
In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area (CBSA 17140), BLS OEWS counted 1,101,030 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $50,170 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($315,630), CRNA ($221,170), CEO ($207,170).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17140), which includes Cincinnati and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Cincinnati city limits. It spans Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17140). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in cincinnati”, “high paying jobs cincinnati”, “careers in cincinnati” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).