Brokerage Clerks Salary
In Akron, OH, brokerage clerks earn $81,230 at the median, or about $39.05 an hour. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers.
So what does $81K get you in Akron?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Akron’s Regional Price Parity (93.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Akron
Akron sits well above the national pay line for brokerage clerks, local pay runs about 24% higher than the U.S. median of $66K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,012/month, 19% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Akron offers a genuinely strong financial position for brokerage clerkss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for brokerage clerks in metros near Akron, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $68K | , |
| Cincinnati | $61K | , |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $61K | , |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $61K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Akron, OH
Entry-level brokerage clerks (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Brokerage Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Brokerage Clerks salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $95K | +45% | N/A |
| New York | $79K | +20% | 5,950 |
| Vermont | $78K | +19% | 30 |
| California | $78K | +19% | 4,740 |
| Connecticut | $75K | +15% | 420 |
| New Jersey | $75K | +14% | 3,260 |
| Michigan | $73K | +12% | 430 |
| Washington | $73K | +11% | 140 |
| Maine | $73K | +11% | 80 |
| Oregon | $72K | +10% | 470 |
| New Hampshire | $68K | +4% | 200 |
| Utah | $67K | +3% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $65K | -2% | 370 |
| Ohio | $64K | -3% | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $64K | -3% | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $64K | -3% | 890 |
| Illinois | $63K | -4% | 2,060 |
| Florida | $63K | -4% | 1,830 |
| Texas | $63K | -4% | 1,300 |
| Virginia | $63K | -5% | 750 |
| Rhode Island | $62K | -5% | 450 |
| Minnesota | $62K | -6% | 960 |
| Maryland | $62K | -6% | 560 |
| Arizona | $62K | -6% | 940 |
| Georgia | $62K | -6% | 540 |
| Louisiana | $62K | -6% | N/A |
| Delaware | $61K | -7% | N/A |
| Colorado | $61K | -7% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $61K | -7% | 400 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -7% | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $60K | -8% | 1,470 |
| South Carolina | $60K | -9% | 440 |
| Arkansas | $59K | -11% | 90 |
| Indiana | $58K | -11% | 1,260 |
| Mississippi | $58K | -11% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $58K | -12% | N/A |
| Iowa | $56K | -14% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $56K | -15% | 130 |
| Kansas | $50K | -24% | 310 |
| Montana | $48K | -26% | 110 |
Showing 1–10 of 40 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a brokerage clerk afford a 2BR apartment alone in Akron?
Yes — at the median salary of $81K, rent takes 19% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,012/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for brokerage clerks in Akron?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new brokerage clerks typically earn — is $54K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,211/month. At HUD’s $1,012/month FMR, rent would take 32% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is brokerage clerk a high-paying job in Akron?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $81K here vs. $66K nationally.
How does Akron compare to the national average for brokerage clerks?
Akron pays $81K median vs. the U.S. average of $66K — that’s +24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $87K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do brokerage clerks make in Akron, OH?
The median is $81,230 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,510, and experienced brokerage clerks can clear $121,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Akron?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,332/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,012/month, which eats 19% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a brokerage clerks salary go in Akron?
Akron has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median brokerage clerks salary is worth about $86,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do brokerage clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.