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.
$114K
Avg. median salary
93.37
Cost of living index
$1,268
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Akron
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 92 | Brokerage Clerks | Office & Admin | $81K | $39.05/hr |
| 93 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $81K | $38.92/hr |
| 94 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $38.83/hr |
| 95 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.79/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $81K | $38.78/hr |
| 97 | Interpreters and Translators | Arts & Media | $81K | $38.77/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $80K | $38.62/hr |
| 99 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.52/hr |
| 100 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $80K | $38.29/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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