How much does a physician make in Cleveland?
$248,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $119.42 an hour or $20,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.42
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 6,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,990Median: $248,400Highest 10%: $452,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| 25th | $63,640 | $30.60 | |
| Median | $248,400 | $119.42 | |
| 75th | $432,900 | $208.12 | |
| 90th | $452,900 | $217.75 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Mansfield, OH | $478,000 |
| Springfield, OH | $374,300 |
| Canton, OH | $372,500 |
| Wheeling, WV | $321,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $315,600 |
| Dayton, OH | $315,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $302,500 |
| Akron, OH | $293,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $277,900 |
| Youngstown, OH | $265,000 |
| Weirton, WV | $238,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $214,800 |
| Sandusky, OH | $209,200 |
| Lima, OH | $208,000 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Dentist | $154,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $119.42 ($248,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $248,400 against $265,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $297,400, so Cleveland pays 16% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for physician pay?
231 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $452,900 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.