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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Cleveland, OH

The median physical scientists, all other in Cleveland, OH earns $106,620 a year, 13% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $6,742 a month.

10th percentile
$74,350
25th percentile
$104,870
Median percentile
$106,620
75th percentile
$156,020
90th percentile
$174,640

Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$80,905 take-home a year
Gross pay$106,620
Federal income tax−$14,626
Social Security + Medicare−$8,156
Ohio income tax (approx.)−$2,932
Monthly take-home$6,742
Every two weeks$3,112

Does it go far here?

$113,519Median pay in Cleveland, OH is worth this at average US prices (local price level 93.9 vs 100).
16%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,050 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Cleveland, OH

JobMedian pay
Physicians, All Other$248,400
Pediatricians, General$217,970
Chief Executives$199,350
Commercial Pilots$166,520
Financial Managers$157,900
Computer and Information Systems Managers$156,410
Architectural and Engineering Managers$155,460
Sales Managers$143,870

All physical scientists, all other salaries · Take-home pay in Ohio