May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Akron
Akron, OH
477 occupations
Across 477 occupations with published wages in Akron, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $305,960 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Akron
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,480 | $28,690 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,010 | $98,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,780 | $37,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,040 | $80,770 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,770 | $31,060 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,310 | $34,310 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,070 | $39,100 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,780 | $45,420 |
| Cashiers | 5,650 | $29,480 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,020 | $42,940 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.