Cincinnati Employment

Employment and Industries in the Cincinnati, Ohio Area

The Cincinnati-Middletown metropolitan area sprawls through parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The Cincinnati area is home to over ten Fortune 1000 company headquarters. The largest company headquartered in the Cincinnati area is Kroger. Probably the most famous companies headquartered in the area are Kroger, Procter & Gamble, and Chiquita Brands International. More than 370 Fortune 500 firms have operations in Cincinnati.

Major business honors and awards that have been received by the Cincinnati metropolitan area include:

  • The Cincinnati area ranked 13th among the 50 top large cities on Entrepreneur magazine's 2005 list of "Hot Cities for Entrepreneurs".
  • The Cincinnati metropolitan ranked 81st on Forbes magazine's 2006 "Best Places For Business And Careers" list.
  • The Cincinnati-Middletown metropolitan area has ranked in the top fifty U.S. Cities in the large cities category for the last three years (2004-2006) on Inc. magazine's list of "Best Cities for Doing Business". The 2005 survey ranked the Cincinnati area 18th for the "Most Balanced Economy and Growth".
  • The Cincinnati-Middletown area was ranked 33rd on Expansion Management’s 2006 "America's 50 Hottest Cities" rankings.
  • The Cincinnati-Middletown area received a "5-Star Business Opportunity Metro" ranking from Expansion Management’s 2005 Mayor’s Challenge ranking of the "Top Business Opportunity Metros".
  • The Cincinnati area is ranked the 6th safest region for business in United States by Risk & Insurance magazine.

The Cincinnati area has a well educated work force. According to a U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Cincinnati has almost 34% of its workforce with a college degree or higher, placing it 19th among large U.S. cities. Cincinnati ranks among the top ten most literate cities in the United States according to a 2005 Central Connecticut State University study. Helping to fuel this well educated work force are almost 300 colleges and universities that are located within 200 miles of Cincinnati.

According to the Economics Center for Education & Research at the University of Cincinnati, some of the major industry clusters in the Cincinnati area include:

  • Advanced Design Services
  • Business Management
  • Financial Services
  • Biotechnology
  • Digital Equipment and Telecommunications
  • Software & Data Processing
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Chemicals and Plastics
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

For business travelers, the Cincinnati area is served by the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). CVG is one of the thirty busiest airports in the United States.

Companies with headquarters or major operations in the Cincinnati metropolitan area include:

  • AK Steel Holding
  • 513 Ventures
  • American Financial Group.
  • Chiquita Brands International
  • Cincinnati Bell
  • Cincinnati Financial Corporation
  • Cinergy
  • Cintas
  • Comair Airlines - Delta Connection
  • Convergys
  • Cornerstone Brands (subsidiary of the InterActive Corp.)
  • Duro Bag Manufacturing Company
  • E.W. Scripps
  • Federated Dept. Stores
  • Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Formica Corporation
  • Fujitec America
  • GE-Aviation
  • General Cable Corporation
  • Kroger
  • LaRosa's Pizza
  • LCN Solutions
  • Luxottica Retail (division of Luxottica SpA of Milan, Italy)
  • Milacron
  • Mitsubishi Automotive Electric America
  • Omnicare
  • Paycor, Inc.
  • Portion PAC
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Roto-Rooter
  • Skyline Chili
  • The Andrew Jergens Company (subsidiary of Kao, Inc.)
  • The David J. Joseph Company
  • Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America
  • United Dairy Farmers
  • US Playing Card Company
  • Western & Southern Financial Group

Business organizations/associations in the Cincinnati area include:

The "Business Section" of the Cincinnati Enquirer is an excellent sources of information on business in the Cincinnati area.

Jobs in Cincinnati

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations1083650$51,410$24.72100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations145430$40,380$19.4113.75
3Transportation and Material Moving Occupations108510$35,020$16.846.7
4Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations103700$24,070$11.578.7
5Sales and Related Occupations98670$45,490$21.879.5
6Production Occupations87590$42,020$20.25.6
7Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations68440$78,540$37.765.85
8Business and Financial Operations Occupations65010$73,560$35.375.35
9Educational Instruction and Library Occupations60770$60,630$29.156
10Management Occupations54480$116,990$56.256.35
11Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations43250$49,080$23.63.75
12Healthcare Support Occupations38690$31,850$15.312.85
13Construction and Extraction Occupations36770$50,320$24.194.6
14Fast Food and Counter Workers34180$21,090$10.142.45
15Computer and Mathematical Occupations33540$86,740$41.73
16Retail Salespersons29160$27,040$132.7
17Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand28060$31,430$15.111.8
18Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations26610$30,150$14.53.6
19Personal Care and Service Occupations26080$27,690$13.314.65
20Customer Service Representatives24690$36,580$17.591.75
21Registered Nurses24480$70,370$33.831.95
22Protective Service Occupations22300$44,860$21.572.2
23Architecture and Engineering Occupations21350$84,070$40.421.7
24Cashiers20960$23,050$11.082.2
25Office Clerks, General20310$37,930$18.241.9
26Stockers and Order Fillers19110$28,700$13.81.25
27Waiters and Waitresses18950$22,670$10.91.65
28General and Operations Managers14430$123,720$59.481.5
29Community and Social Service Occupations13540$50,240$24.151.75
30Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners13340$29,320$14.11.5
31Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers13240$46,580$22.41.2
32Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations12950$54,420$26.161.8
33Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products12580$79,840$38.390.85
34Home Health and Personal Care Aides12460$24,970$120
35Nursing Assistants12360$30,830$14.820.95
36Maintenance and Repair Workers, General11180$42,710$20.530.9
37Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive10380$38,390$18.461.4
38Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks10330$42,550$20.461.05
39Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators10070$34,920$16.790.8
40First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers10060$61,090$29.370.95
41Cooks, Restaurant9690$25,850$12.430.9
42Accountants and Auditors9250$74,990$36.050.9
43First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8960$36,390$17.50.6
44Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations8770$71,440$34.340.8
45Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers8690$110,480$53.120.65
46Packers and Packagers, Hand8460$25,750$12.380.4
47Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks8320$35,430$17.040.4
48Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other8290$76,310$36.690.7
49Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel8290$66,250$31.850.7
50Receptionists and Information Clerks8030$29,920$14.390.7
51Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses7190$48,320$23.230.5
52Light Truck Drivers7090$35,880$17.250.6
53First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6770$46,190$22.210.95
54Security Guards6720$31,620$15.20.7
55Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators6620$37,240$17.90.4
56Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders6590$36,980$17.780.2
57Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers6520$30,950$14.880.75
58Legal Occupations6390$104,420$50.20.8
59Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists6340$67,480$32.440.45
60Construction Laborers6280$43,990$21.150.9
61Driver/Sales Workers6280$26,940$12.950.3
62Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers6170$45,100$21.690.35
63Financial Managers5660$136,340$65.550.4
64Human Resources Specialists5660$67,370$32.390.4
65Machinists5630$52,440$25.210.2
66First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers5620$68,150$32.770.4
67Food Preparation Workers5580$26,450$12.720.5
68Computer User Support Specialists5380$51,820$24.910.4
69Carpenters5330$47,820$22.990.6
70Computer Systems Analysts5290$95,020$45.680.4
71Electricians5230$50,010$24.040.45
72Childcare Workers5190$24,310$11.690.7
73Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity4980$30,250$14.540.3
74Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners4910$24,600$11.830.9
75Medical Assistants4910$35,100$16.880.45
76Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics4870$43,060$20.70.5
77Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants4760$35,930$17.270.4
78Bartenders4720$22,880$110.4
79Industrial Machinery Mechanics4660$58,290$28.030.2
80Management Analysts4640$93,270$44.840.55
81Cooks, Fast Food4570$21,720$10.440.3
82Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4180$54,510$26.210.3
83Firefighters4130$45,220$21.740.2
84Industrial Engineers4120$91,260$43.870.2
85Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers3980$66,810$32.120.4
86Billing and Posting Clerks3900$41,960$20.180.3
87Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria3790$27,470$13.210.3
88Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other3760$50,010$24.040
89Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks3690$49,160$23.630.2
90Lawyers3640$138,180$66.430.5
91Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3590$20,950$10.070.3
92Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers3590$41,780$20.090.3
93Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other3560$74,750$35.940.2
94Recreation Workers3540$26,340$12.660.3
95Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents3530$77,900$37.450.3
96Buyers and Purchasing Agents3520$69,140$33.240.25
97Pharmacy Technicians3520$30,510$14.670.3
98Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3490$97,410$46.830.2
99Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists3330$28,460$13.680.4
100First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3300$65,960$31.710.3
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Cincinnati Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$51,4101,083,650
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$40,380145,430
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,020108,510
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$24,070103,700
Sales and Related Occupations$45,49098,670
Production Occupations$42,02087,590
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$78,54068,440
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$73,56065,010
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$60,63060,770
Management Occupations$116,99054,480
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$49,08043,250
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,85038,690
Construction and Extraction Occupations$50,32036,770
Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,09034,180
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$86,74033,540
Retail Salespersons$27,04029,160
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,43028,060
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$30,15026,610
Personal Care and Service Occupations$27,69026,080
Customer Service Representatives$36,58024,690
Registered Nurses$70,37024,480
Protective Service Occupations$44,86022,300
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$84,07021,350
Cashiers$23,05020,960
Office Clerks, General$37,93020,310
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,70019,110
Waiters and Waitresses$22,67018,950
General and Operations Managers$123,72014,430
Community and Social Service Occupations$50,24013,540
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,32013,340
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,58013,240
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$54,42012,950
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79,84012,580
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,97012,460
Nursing Assistants$30,83012,360
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,71011,180
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,39010,380
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,55010,330
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,92010,070
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,09010,060
Cooks, Restaurant$25,8509,690
Accountants and Auditors$74,9909,250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,3908,960
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$71,4408,770
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110,4808,690
Packers and Packagers, Hand$25,7508,460
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$35,4308,320
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,3108,290
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,2508,290
Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,9208,030

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Cincinnati, Ohio Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$51,4101,083,650
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$40,380145,430
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,020108,510
Sales and Related Occupations$45,49098,670
Production Occupations$42,02087,590
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$78,54068,440
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$73,56065,010
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$60,63060,770
Management Occupations$116,99054,480
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$49,08043,250
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,85038,690
Construction and Extraction Occupations$50,32036,770
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$86,74033,540
Retail Salespersons$27,04029,160
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,43028,060
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$30,15026,610
Personal Care and Service Occupations$27,69026,080
Customer Service Representatives$36,58024,690
Registered Nurses$70,37024,480
Protective Service Occupations$44,86022,300
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$84,07021,350
Office Clerks, General$37,93020,310
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,70019,110
General and Operations Managers$123,72014,430
Community and Social Service Occupations$50,24013,540
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,32013,340
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,58013,240
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$54,42012,950
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79,84012,580
Nursing Assistants$30,83012,360
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,71011,180
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,39010,380
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,55010,330
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,92010,070
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,09010,060
Cooks, Restaurant$25,8509,690
Accountants and Auditors$74,9909,250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,3908,960
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$71,4408,770
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110,4808,690
Packers and Packagers, Hand$25,7508,460
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$35,4308,320
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,3108,290
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,2508,290
Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,9208,030
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,3207,190
Light Truck Drivers$35,8807,090
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,1906,770
Security Guards$31,6206,720
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,2406,620

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