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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $128K | $61.73/hr |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $61.1/hr |
| 23 | Lawyers | Legal | $126K | $60.71/hr |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $125K | $60.14/hr |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.09/hr |
| 26 | Managers, All Other | Management | $124K | $59.65/hr |
| 27 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $122K | $58.78/hr |
| 28 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.79/hr |
| 29 | Actuaries | Technology | $117K | $56.46/hr |
| 30 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $114K | $54.94/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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