SOC 49-2095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay — Akron
Akron, OH · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Akron, OH is $64,120 per year, substantially below the national median of $103,020 — a gap of 37.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Akron, OH is $64,120 per year, substantially below the national median of $103,020 — a gap of 37.8%. Half of workers earn between $52,080 and $82,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,290 and the ninetieth at $100,280.
Within the state, Canton records the highest median at $109,370. Of the 477 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 180th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | −63.8% |
| 25th | $52,080 | −49.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,120 | −37.8% |
| 75th | $82,700 | −19.7% |
| 90th | $100,280 | −2.7% |
| Mean | $69,130 | −32.9% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $109,370 | 40 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $105,150 | 190 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $104,520 | 100 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $100,110 | 150 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $80,430 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,120 goes as far as $69,095 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,095US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,120 a year, 37.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,290 to $100,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $109,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $64,120, or $30.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,020, so pay in Akron, OH is 37.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Akron, OH earns more than $100,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,290 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Canton, at $109,370 per year.
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.
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