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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.42/hr |
| 82 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.37/hr |
| 83 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $86K | $41.17/hr |
| 84 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $41.03/hr |
| 85 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $84K | N/A |
| 86 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $83K | $40.05/hr |
| 87 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $83K | $39.91/hr |
| 88 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.89/hr |
| 89 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $82K | $39.6/hr |
| 90 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $82K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Akron
Cost of living vs. national average-6.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,268/mo
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