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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 42 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.36/hr |
| 43 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 44 | Construction Managers | Management | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 45 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $103K | $49.29/hr |
| 46 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $102K | $48.89/hr |
| 47 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.79/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $101K | N/A |
| 49 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $101K | $48.59/hr |
| 50 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.58/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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