Akron, OH
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Akron, OH, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 458 detailed occupations covering about 292,610 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 11.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $224,900 | -0.9% | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $212,550 | +27.8% | 150 |
| Public Relations Managers | $204,470 | +51.7% | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $199,870 | -6% | 180 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $167,090 | — | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $163,220 | +87.9% | 270 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,680 | -14.3% | 440 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,410 | -6.4% | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,140 | -21.5% | 870 |
| Pharmacists | $131,400 | -3.4% | 840 |
| Optometrists | $131,260 | -0.5% | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $129,330 | +15.4% | 1,470 |
| Sales Managers | $129,110 | -4.5% | 950 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,370 | -28.5% | 420 |
| Purchasing Managers | $119,370 | -12.5% | 120 |
| Database Architects | $115,000 | -14.6% | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $111,140 | -18.5% | 270 |
| Computer Network Architects | $110,950 | -14.5% | 300 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,970 | +2.9% | 180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $109,070 | -13.6% | 620 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $108,690 | -16.9% | 50 |
| Lawyers | $108,370 | -25.7% | 980 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,150 | +0.5% | 380 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,080 | -20.6% | 430 |
| Training and Development Managers | $105,540 | -15.6% | 40 |