Ohio Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Ohio-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 17 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Ohio
Ohio's Semiconductor Investment and Healthcare Networks Create Broad Career Access
Ohio is undergoing a manufacturing renaissance driven by Intel's massive semiconductor fab investment near Columbus — one of the largest private investments in U.S. history — alongside a deep automotive parts and steel-making heritage in Cleveland, Toledo, and Youngstown. The Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth systems make healthcare the state's largest employer sector. Cincinnati is home to Procter & Gamble, Kroger, and Fifth Third Bank. Ohio's central location makes it a critical logistics hub. Wages run 5–8% below national medians in most sectors but union density keeps manufacturing wages competitive.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $67,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Semiconductor Technician
- Median Salary
- $61,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +12.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $66,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $57,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Welder
- Median Salary
- $48,600/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Truck Driver (CDL)
- Median Salary
- $54,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3–6 weeks (CDL program)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Ohio-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Ohio
Columbus State Community College
Largest community college in Ohio. OhioHealth partnership doubling graduates in nursing, surgical tech, medical imaging,...
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)
Multi-campus system serving Cuyahoga County. Nursing career ladder from CNA to RN. Strong culinary arts, automotive, and...
Sinclair Community College
Largest single-campus community college in Ohio. 120+ degree programs. Strong aviation maintenance, nursing, welding, an...
Lorain County Community College
Serving Lorain County near Cleveland. HLC accredited nursing and practical nursing programs approved by Ohio Board of Nu...
About Ohio's Job Market
Ohio's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.