Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Akron
477 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Akron belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $305,960 per year. The lowest published median is $22,260.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $305,960 | 80 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $293,090 | 1,130 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $289,420 | 60 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $284,960 | 100 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $211,810 | 130 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $172,610 | 250 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $163,480 | 250 | |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $161,720 | 40 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,430 | 580 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,010 | 1,140 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $137,730 | 710 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $135,850 | 1,460 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $134,140 | 210 | |
| 14 | Database Architects | $133,150 | 100 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $131,890 | 470 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $131,810 | 530 | |
| 17 | Optometrists | $131,210 | 70 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $130,980 | 400 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $130,370 | 230 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $128,560 | 1,480 | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $128,390 | 70 | |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,090 | 1,050 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $126,270 | 1,150 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $125,100 | 250 | |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineers | $124,980 | 140 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $22,260 | 110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,740 | 230 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,270 | 960 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,370 | 630 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,300 | 60 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,320 | 820 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,420 | 290 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,480 | 1,530 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,290 | 190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,690 | 9,480 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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