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July 3, 2019
Ohio Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 5,416,830
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -396,620 (-6.8%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $48,212
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $4,822 (11.1%)
Occupation Categories
There are 5,416,830 employed workers in Ohio. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 815,630 people. This represents 15.1% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Sales and Related Occupations and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which employ 515,320 and 505,450 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 815,630 | 15.1% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 515,320 | 9.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 505,450 | 9.3% |
| Production Occupations | 497,280 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 401,800 | 7.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 362,550 | 6.7% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 328,420 | 6.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 281,060 | 5.2% |
| Management Occupations | 240,570 | 4.4% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 206,510 | 3.8% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 188,930 | 3.5% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 187,630 | 3.5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 157,240 | 2.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 150,790 | 2.8% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 145,460 | 2.7% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 119,660 | 2.2% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 96,100 | 1.8% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 79,140 | 1.5% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 62,350 | 1.2% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 36,250 | 0.7% |
| Legal Occupations | 33,630 | 0.6% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 5,060 | 0.1% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Business and Financial Operations Occupations, which currently employs 281,060 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 270,580 an increase of 10,480 or 3.9%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Personal Care and Service Occupations and
Production Occupations, which increased 8,290 and 6,410 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Healthcare Support Occupations, which currently employs 188,930 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 192,490 or 1.8%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations and
Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations, which decreased 3,160 and 1,610 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Management Occupations, which currently employs 240,570 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 177,280 an increase of 63,290 or 35.7%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Business and Financial Operations Occupations and
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, which increased 61,140 and 45,110 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 815,630 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 845,260 or 3.5%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Sales and Related Occupations and
Healthcare Support Occupations, which decreased 9,900 and 9,290 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Management Occupations | 240,570 | 35.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 145,460 | 30.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 281,060 | 27.8% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 150,790 | 22.0% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 5,060 | 15.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 362,550 | 14.2% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 62,350 | 13.9% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 96,100 | 13.8% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 328,420 | 9.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 505,450 | 9.0% |
| Legal Occupations | 33,630 | 8.4% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 187,630 | 8.2% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 79,140 | 7.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 119,660 | 4.5% |
| Production Occupations | 497,280 | 3.5% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 206,510 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 401,800 | 1.8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 157,240 | -1.1% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 515,320 | -1.9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 815,630 | -3.5% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 36,250 | -4.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 188,930 | -4.7% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food, which employs 160,070 people. This represents 3.0% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Retail Salespersons and
Registered Nurses, which employ 154,490 and 125,380 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in Ohio are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | 160,070 | 3.0% |
| Retail Salespersons | 154,490 | 2.9% |
| Registered Nurses | 125,380 | 2.3% |
| Cashiers | 121,600 | 2.2% |
| Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand | 119,220 | 2.2% |
| Office Clerks General | 109,130 | 2.0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 100,500 | 1.9% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 94,720 | 1.7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 81,910 | 1.5% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 79,790 | 1.5% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Personal Care Aides, which currently employs 42,590 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 13,010 an increase of 29,580 or 227.4%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
General and Operations Managers and
Customer Service Representatives, which increased 29,160 and 19,850 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, which currently employs 16,040 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 45,220 or 64.5%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Packers and Packagers Hand and
Cashiers, which decreased 17,940 and 12,260 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Riggers | 320 | 540.0% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 830 | 453.3% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 3,820 | 293.8% |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 370 | 270.0% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters Operators and Tenders Metal and Plastic | 16,860 | 269.7% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 5,080 | 257.7% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 23,760 | 251.0% |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 1,710 | 249.0% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 270 | 237.5% |
| Personal Care Aides | 42,590 | 227.4% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Cooks All Other | 80 | -91.8% |
| Choreographers | 80 | -90.7% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers All Other | 1,140 | -85.7% |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 40 | -84.0% |
| Painting Coating and Decorating Workers | 260 | -81.8% |
| Rail Car Repairers | 180 | -80.6% |
| Survey Researchers | 140 | -76.3% |
| Extraction Workers All Other | 40 | -75.0% |
| Tapers | 120 | -74.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers All Other | 590 | -72.3% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $111,650 per year. This represents 131.6% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Legal Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which pay $91,180 and $82,080 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $111,650 | 231.6% |
| Legal Occupations | $91,180 | 189.1% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $82,080 | 170.2% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $79,650 | 165.2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $77,650 | 161.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $70,520 | 146.3% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $66,630 | 138.2% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $58,130 | 120.6% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $50,500 | 104.7% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $49,130 | 101.9% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $46,710 | 96.9% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $45,790 | 95.0% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $44,620 | 92.5% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $40,140 | 83.3% |
| Production Occupations | $39,130 | 81.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $37,340 | 77.4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $35,530 | 73.7% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $32,390 | 67.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $29,680 | 61.6% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $28,460 | 59.0% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $25,960 | 53.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $23,100 | 47.9% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Legal Occupations, which currently pays an average of $91,180 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $77,650 an increase of $13,530 or 17.4%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Computer and Mathematical Occupations and
Architecture and Engineering Occupations, which increased $13,380 and $11,780 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $82,080 | 19.5% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $58,130 | 18.9% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $29,680 | 18.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $37,340 | 18.0% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $40,140 | 17.8% |
| Legal Occupations | $91,180 | 17.4% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $79,650 | 17.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $77,650 | 17.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $23,100 | 17.3% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $28,460 | 17.2% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $70,520 | 16.6% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $49,130 | 16.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $35,530 | 15.5% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $50,500 | 14.7% |
| Production Occupations | $39,130 | 14.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $44,620 | 14.2% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $32,390 | 13.2% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $46,710 | 13.1% |
| Management Occupations | $111,650 | 11.8% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $25,960 | 10.9% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $66,630 | 10.6% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $45,790 | 8.9% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Anesthesiologists, which pays $285,000 per year. This represents 591.1% above the state average of $48,212. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Surgeons and
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which pay $267,680 and $255,560 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in Ohio are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $285,000 | 591.1% |
| Surgeons | $267,680 | 555.2% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $255,560 | 530.1% |
| Orthodontists | $228,420 | 473.8% |
| Internists General | $219,910 | 456.1% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $212,160 | 440.1% |
| Chief Executives | $201,100 | 417.1% |
| Dentists General | $197,150 | 408.9% |
| Psychiatrists | $194,700 | 403.8% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $193,140 | 400.6% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in Ohio are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Shampooers | $20,360 | 42.2% |
| Hosts and Hostesses Restaurant Lounge and Coffee Shop | $20,390 | 42.3% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | $20,490 | 42.5% |
| Lifeguards Ski Patrol and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $20,570 | 42.7% |
| Ushers Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers | $20,870 | 43.3% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,910 | 43.4% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,020 | 43.6% |
| Dishwashers | $21,140 | 43.8% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $21,520 | 44.6% |
| Cooks Fast Food | $21,630 | 44.9% |
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