CLEVELAND, Ohio – The number of adults who live in middle-class households dropped from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to an April analysis from Pew Research Center. On the other hand, the upper-income level rose from 14% to 21%.Stacker compiled a list of the lowest-paying jobs in Cleveland-Elyria metro area, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, highlighting a number of the lowest-paying jobs.