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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Highest paying careers in Akron
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.22/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.31/hr |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $134K | $64.49/hr |
| 14 | Database Architects | Technology | $133K | $64.01/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $132K | $63.41/hr |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | Management | $132K | $63.37/hr |
| 17 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $131K | $63.08/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $62.97/hr |
| 19 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $130K | $62.68/hr |
| 20 | Sales Managers | Management | $129K | $61.81/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,268/mo
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