Top Paying Jobs in Akron, OH
Akron, OH has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 60,890 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($305,960), Physicians, All Other ($293,090), Psychiatrists ($289,420). The cost of living index is 93.37 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,268/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.37
Cost of living index
$1,268
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Akron
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $306K | $147.09/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $293K | $140.91/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $289K | $139.14/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $285K | $137/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $212K | $101.83/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $173K | $82.99/hr |
| 7 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $163K | $78.6/hr |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $162K | N/A |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $77.13/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $154K | $74.04/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Akron
Cost of living vs. national average-6.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,268/mo
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