Legislators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $51,970 +16% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $134,240
Employed locally 330
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $28,160
    50th (median)
    $51,970
    75th
    $94,060
    90th
    $134,240

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 76% Median Legislators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $52,960
    Columbus, OH $48,120
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,970
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,910
    Ohio $46,890
    Mansfield, OH $45,200

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,220
    Financial Managers $137,440
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,530
    Sales Managers $127,670
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,220
    Construction Managers $94,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Cleveland, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Cleveland, OH is 16% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,160.