How much does an area make in Cleveland?
$81,670a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $39.26 an hour or $6,806 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.26
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,470Median: $81,670Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,470 | $29.07 | |
| 25th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| Median | $81,670 | $39.26 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.82 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.07 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Cincinnati, OH | $76,200 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $102,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,410 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $94,990 |
| Engineering Teacher | $84,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,080 |
| Art | $81,810 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $81,800 |
| History Teacher | $81,700 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $39.26 ($81,670 a year).
Do areas make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $81,670 against $85,020 nationally, 4% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $80,060, so Cleveland pays 2% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for area pay?
25 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.