How much does a life make in Cleveland?
$49,090a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $49,090Highest 10%: $74,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| Median | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| 90th | $74,680 | $35.90 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Dayton, OH | $58,580 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,230 |
| Akron, OH | $49,240 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,840 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $239,400 |
| Psychologist | $139,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $111,800 |
| Economist | $105,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $95,800 |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,070 |
| Chemist | $82,020 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $23.60 ($49,090 a year).
Do lifes make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $49,090 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $49,210, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for life pay?
154 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,680 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.