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81 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Ohio (2025)

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There are 81 occupations in Ohio with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $504,260/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

81
Jobs Over $100K
$504,260
#1: Cardiologists
$160,145
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
421,180
Workers in These Jobs

All 81 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Ohio

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Cardiologists $504,260 $493,580 760
2 Anesthesiologists $490,530 $422,500 780
3 Pediatric Surgeons $488,160 $395,190 N/A
4 Emergency Medicine Physicians $377,480 $344,190 1,170
5 Dermatologists $373,640 $312,020 N/A
6 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $323,480 $299,520 500
7 Physicians, Pathologists $309,480 $290,130 600
8 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $271,270 $339,480 150
9 Radiologists $260,000 $264,470 770
10 General Internal Medicine Physicians $249,990 $286,650 1,540
11 Psychiatrists $244,990 $250,210 690
12 Nurse Anesthetists $231,810 $236,830 2,300
13 Family Medicine Physicians $223,700 $226,800 1,490
14 Orthodontists $219,300 $206,430 250
15 Pediatricians, General $217,970 $223,710 2,110
16 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $204,170 $222,540 1,550
17 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $181,520 $227,230 970
18 Chief Executives $176,440 $254,170 4,470
19 Dentists, General $167,410 $180,440 2,790
20 Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,870 $170,090 9,690
21 Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,640 $169,360 19,500
22 Physicists $162,900 $172,300 630
23 Medical Dosimetrists $150,900 $147,420 N/A
24 Commercial Pilots $150,330 $145,490 2,680
25 Compensation and Benefits Managers $141,920 $151,990 460
26 Financial Managers $140,870 $162,780 27,360
27 Aerospace Engineers $138,440 $137,590 3,710
28 Natural Sciences Managers $137,170 $148,730 1,560
29 Pharmacists $137,020 $132,420 12,790
30 Computer and Information Research Scientists $135,510 $126,370 280
31 Sales Managers $135,510 $152,010 22,840
32 Optometrists $134,850 $133,960 1,300
33 Purchasing Managers $134,580 $147,350 3,490
34 Database Architects $132,910 $135,120 1,820
35 Marketing Managers $132,330 $147,400 10,620
36 Physician Assistants $132,090 $136,560 4,900
37 Computer Network Architects $131,070 $133,060 5,150
38 Lawyers $131,020 $151,140 19,950
39 Human Resources Managers $130,480 $144,530 8,040
40 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $129,560 $128,630 650
41 Podiatrists $129,380 $146,070 350
42 Training and Development Managers $128,440 $138,240 990
43 Nurse Midwives $127,730 $125,210 180
44 Veterinarians $125,060 $129,890 3,430
45 Nurse Practitioners $124,870 $122,910 15,400
46 Economists $120,000 $132,380 140
47 Political Scientists $119,370 $110,980 40
48 Agricultural Engineers $119,250 $112,300 60
49 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,830 $121,450 3,240
50 Public Relations Managers $118,670 $132,030 1,400
51 Computer Hardware Engineers $118,160 $127,770 580
52 Software Developers $114,090 $119,860 44,790
53 Environmental Engineers $113,180 $110,350 730
54 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $111,550 $119,530 700
55 Chemical Engineers $111,200 $118,710 1,030
56 Actuaries $110,980 $121,730 1,090
57 Information Security Analysts $110,480 $117,710 6,010
58 Industrial Production Managers $109,340 $119,910 14,290
59 Materials Scientists $108,830 $110,640 450
60 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $108,370 $115,820 9,870
61 Materials Engineers $106,510 $116,620 1,790
62 Medical and Health Services Managers $106,140 $127,900 24,390
63 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $105,930 $114,920 410
64 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $105,150 $95,470 800
65 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $105,020 $95,890 690
66 Power Plant Operators $104,160 $98,700 730
67 Operations Research Analysts $103,620 $101,050 2,600
68 Physical Therapists $103,050 $102,740 10,280
69 Data Scientists $102,630 $107,160 6,100
70 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $102,410 $108,220 1,260
71 Computer Systems Analysts $102,320 $108,170 19,190
72 Advertising and Promotions Managers $102,110 $126,520 240
73 Construction Managers $101,980 $109,120 16,130
74 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $101,550 $112,410 9,480
75 Administrative Services Managers $101,500 $111,480 7,980
76 Fundraising Managers $101,470 $115,160 1,630
77 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,190 $103,950 2,080
78 Genetic Counselors $100,670 $93,710 120
79 Electrical Engineers $100,620 $106,150 6,360
80 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $100,320 $98,360 360
81 Industrial Engineers $100,060 $103,740 23,480

Ohio High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners fields.

11.4% of all tracked occupations in OH earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,060/year (Industrial Engineers), while the top earner makes $504,260/year.

Ohio ranks #31 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 81 occupations in Ohio with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 11.4% of all tracked occupations in OH.
What is the highest paying job in Ohio?
The highest paying occupation in Ohio is Cardiologists with a median salary of $504,260 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Ohio?
The entry point for the $100K+ list in Ohio is $100,060/year (Industrial Engineers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Ohio?
The average median salary among all 81 occupations that pay over $100K in Ohio is $160,145 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Ohio?
High-paying jobs in Ohio typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics