Jobs, pay and daily life in Cleveland, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Cleveland is a city in Ohio with 365,391 residents. The median household earns $43,383 a year and the median rent is $961 a month, which is 26.6% of the median household income. It is part of the Cleveland, OH metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,031,130 jobs.
There are 525 federal postings open in Ohio (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 29,510 | 1.27 | $97,750 | $48,140 | $217,290 | -8% |
| Registered Nurses | 28,240 | 1.26 | $83,940 | $75,020 | $108,120 | -14% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,010 | 1.10 | $28,750 | $23,640 | $35,830 | -8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 24,650 | 0.95 | $31,000 | $24,870 | $45,680 | -12% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 22,660 | 1.21 | $36,290 | $27,970 | $47,800 | -3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 19,400 | 0.68 | $34,520 | $29,080 | $38,550 | -4% |
| Cashiers | 18,720 | 0.91 | $29,130 | $23,650 | $36,310 | -11% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 17,090 | 0.87 | $38,680 | $30,920 | $49,410 | -4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,900 | 0.92 | $46,040 | $31,340 | $65,760 | +3% |
| Office Clerks, General | 15,700 | 0.96 | $44,790 | $29,150 | $63,900 | -0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 14,120 | 0.94 | $36,260 | $24,220 | $76,600 | +3% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 13,700 | 1.47 | $44,630 | $33,280 | $62,240 | -0% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 13,380 | 0.91 | $36,230 | $28,850 | $48,680 | -2% |
| Nursing Assistants | 13,060 | 1.36 | $39,010 | $35,480 | $46,710 | -8% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 12,860 | 1.27 | $51,930 | $36,130 | $75,980 | +5% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,970 | 0.88 | $58,970 | $40,970 | $76,110 | +1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 11,420 | 1.39 | $76,020 | $45,270 | $133,890 | +5% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10,740 | 1.12 | $80,000 | $54,830 | $129,900 | -4% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 10,450 | 0.92 | $46,120 | $33,300 | $62,400 | -3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 9,460 | 1.17 | $37,700 | $31,200 | $60,730 | -14% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 6,610 | 2.91 | $248,400 | $62,990 | $452,910 | -7% |
| Pediatricians, General | 650 | 2.48 | $217,970 | $161,030 | $253,290 | +4% |
| Chief Executives | 980 | 0.72 | $199,350 | $90,890 | $432,640 | -7% |
| Commercial Pilots | 600 | 1.89 | $166,520 | $59,280 | $225,960 | +35% |
| Financial Managers | 6,300 | 1.13 | $157,900 | $83,320 | $348,520 | -5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,430 | 1.00 | $156,410 | $96,940 | $219,970 | -11% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,610 | 1.10 | $155,460 | $112,790 | $210,860 | -9% |
| Sales Managers | 4,560 | 1.08 | $143,870 | $75,210 | $256,210 | -3% |
| Pharmacists | 2,860 | 1.34 | $140,690 | $54,610 | $165,900 | -0% |
| Physician Assistants | 750 | 0.70 | $135,860 | $105,060 | $229,610 | -0% |
| Lawyers | 5,540 | 1.11 | $134,680 | $75,740 | $281,770 | -16% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,520 | 1.04 | $134,380 | $82,390 | $223,630 | -10% |
| Purchasing Managers | 500 | 0.90 | $134,030 | $90,460 | $224,920 | -9% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,320 | 1.55 | $130,800 | $103,200 | $155,590 | -1% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,350 | 0.33 | $130,580 | $73,050 | $210,540 | -8% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,990 | 0.76 | $129,300 | $76,740 | $219,800 | -22% |
| Computer Network Architects | 860 | 0.72 | $128,800 | $85,220 | $180,710 | -4% |
| Veterinarians | 560 | 1.01 | $128,610 | $50,390 | $212,580 | -1% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,780 | 1.21 | $122,770 | $68,640 | $215,680 | -1% |
| Engineers, All Other | 980 | 0.96 | $118,590 | $74,560 | $174,310 | -4% |
These figures are for the whole Cleveland, OH metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $50,140 (US $50,980); unemployment 1.9% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.9% |
| Other services | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.1% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Public transit | 7.2% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.3% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,383 |
| Income per person | $29,308 |
| Median gross rent per month | $961 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 26.6% |
| Median home value | $109,600 |
| Homeowners | 46.1% |
| Poverty rate | 28.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 93.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $50,140 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 2.75%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 24.0% |
| Born abroad | 6.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 61.5% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.5 | 28 | 58 |
| Feb | -2.4 | 28 | 56 |
| Mar | 1.6 | 35 | 71 |
| Apr | 7.7 | 46 | 80 |
| May | 13.9 | 57 | 96 |
| Jun | 19.7 | 67 | 96 |
| Jul | 23.0 | 73 | 92 |
| Aug | 22.8 | 73 | 81 |
| Sep | 19.3 | 67 | 88 |
| Oct | 12.8 | 55 | 85 |
| Nov | 6.5 | 44 | 68 |
| Dec | 1.1 | 34 | 66 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | OH | 29 mi | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 |
| Detroit | MI | 96 mi | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 |
| Warren | MI | 98 mi | 137,928 | $64,016 | $1,225 |
| Toledo | OH | 99 mi | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 |
| Sterling Heights | MI | 103 mi | 133,573 | $79,909 | $1,292 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 114 mi | 304,759 | $65,742 | $1,261 |
| Ann Arbor | MI | 119 mi | 122,036 | $82,212 | $1,649 |
| Columbus | OH | 124 mi | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 |
| Buffalo | NY | 174 mi | 276,854 | $50,041 | $1,046 |
| Dayton | OH | 177 mi | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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365,391 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$961 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 26.6% of the median household income.
$43,383 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
1.9% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Ohio. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.