SOC 51-4191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Akron
Akron, OH · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Akron, OH comes to $54,120 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,750 by 11.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Akron, OH comes to $54,120 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,750 by 11.0%. Pay ranges from under $44,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,040 to $56,830.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.37 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Canton records the highest median at $67,070. Of the 477 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 260th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,330 | −9.1% |
| 25th | $48,040 | −1.5% |
| Median (50th) | $54,120 | +11.0% |
| 75th | $56,830 | +16.6% |
| 90th | $60,340 | +23.8% |
| Mean | $52,480 | +7.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $67,070 | 170 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $62,530 | 40 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $56,380 | 110 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $50,690 | 240 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $48,670 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Akron run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $54,120 goes as far as $58,319 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,319US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,120 a year, 11.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,330 to $60,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $67,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Akron, OH?
The median annual wage is $54,120, or $26.02 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 $48,750, so pay in Akron, OH is 11.0% higher. 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 $60,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,330 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 $67,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Akron, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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