Median DOL Salary
$92,498
Total DOL Filings
2,141
Companies Hiring
470
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Akron, OH$92,498
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Akron, OH is 51.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Akron
Highest-Paying Occupations in Akron
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $138,008 | -11.3% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,000 | -2% | 9 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | +50% | 16 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $110,017 | -31.2% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $104,686 | +10.2% | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $103,010 | -36.9% | 15 |
| Chemical Engineers | $95,095 | -17.4% | 12 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,500 | +20.5% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $89,440 | +9.6% | 30 |
| Materials Engineers | $83,533 | -21.2% | 21 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,740 | -21.3% | 16 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $77,558 | -17.2% | 12 |
| Statisticians | $77,022 | -8.5% | 21 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,000 | -26.8% | 30 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $73,913 | -32.7% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,000 | -27.6% | 11 |
| Chemists | $70,267 | -12.6% | 20 |
| Materials Scientists | $68,973 | -32.4% | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,741 | -30.7% | 139 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $65,823 | -37.1% | 20 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Ohio
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Ohio.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $231,300 | 21,770 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,290 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,600 | 1,780 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $220,390 | 550 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $216,350 | 2,460 |
| Orthodontists | $211,410 | 380 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,130 | 3,070 |
| Chief Executives | $208,590 | 4,430 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $169,990 | 1,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,260 | 14,110 |
Salary Trend in Akron, OH
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Akron, OH has a cost of living index of 94.0, which is 6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $106,383 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $138,008 | $146,817 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,000 | $138,298 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | $122,340 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $110,017 | $117,040 |
| General and Operations Managers | $104,686 | $111,368 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Akron, OH stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Akron, OH
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.