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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Materials Scientists | Science | $110K | $52.75/hr |
| 32 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.59/hr |
| 33 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 34 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $107K | $51.27/hr |
| 35 | Forensic Science Technicians | Science | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 36 | Software Developers | Technology | $105K | $50.69/hr |
| 37 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $105K | $50.5/hr |
| 38 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $105K | $50.25/hr |
| 39 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $104K | $50.21/hr |
| 40 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $103K | $49.41/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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