Jobs, pay and daily life in Akron, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Akron is a city in Ohio with 189,247 residents. The median household earns $48,076 a year and the median rent is $955 a month, which is 23.8% of the median household income. It is part of the Akron, OH metropolitan area, where BLS counts 319,560 jobs.
There are 525 federal postings open in Ohio (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,130 | 1.61 | $293,090 | $68,750 | $538,070 | +10% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 580 | 1.28 | $160,430 | $112,780 | $212,010 | -6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,140 | 0.83 | $154,010 | $101,930 | $221,800 | -12% |
| Pharmacists | 710 | 1.08 | $137,730 | $51,610 | $162,260 | -2% |
| Financial Managers | 1,460 | 0.85 | $135,850 | $83,870 | $262,440 | -18% |
| Marketing Managers | 530 | 0.65 | $131,810 | $78,420 | $219,400 | -21% |
| Sales Managers | 1,480 | 1.13 | $128,560 | $74,770 | $239,770 | -13% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,050 | 1.57 | $127,090 | $105,810 | $154,620 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 1,150 | 0.74 | $126,270 | $69,470 | $262,410 | -21% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 810 | 1.60 | $106,640 | $72,460 | $176,220 | -15% |
| Software Developers | 2,240 | 0.64 | $105,430 | $76,850 | $164,000 | -22% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,270 | 1.04 | $104,430 | $63,670 | $219,870 | -16% |
| Physical Therapists | 620 | 1.14 | $102,700 | $79,610 | $123,100 | -0% |
| Construction Managers | 920 | 1.18 | $102,630 | $62,920 | $161,140 | -11% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 790 | 1.18 | $101,070 | $62,400 | $127,300 | -5% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,060 | 0.99 | $101,040 | $65,300 | $153,110 | -5% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,430 | 1.91 | $99,910 | $74,590 | $135,950 | -2% |
| Electrical Engineers | 620 | 1.51 | $99,360 | $78,420 | $149,020 | -18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,010 | 1.25 | $98,340 | $48,110 | $215,300 | -7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,000 | 1.64 | $97,920 | $66,620 | $129,100 | -6% |
These figures are for the whole Akron, OH metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,840 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.6% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.3% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.1% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,076 |
| Income per person | $29,457 |
| Median gross rent per month | $955 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.8% |
| Median home value | $122,000 |
| Homeowners | 50.7% |
| Poverty rate | 23.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 93.4 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $48,840 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 2.75%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 23.6% |
| Born abroad | 7.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 63.1% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.7 | 25 | 64 |
| Feb | -2.7 | 27 | 62 |
| Mar | 2.3 | 36 | 80 |
| Apr | 9.0 | 48 | 86 |
| May | 15.3 | 60 | 98 |
| Jun | 20.3 | 69 | 104 |
| Jul | 23.0 | 73 | 94 |
| Aug | 22.3 | 72 | 84 |
| Sep | 18.4 | 65 | 91 |
| Oct | 11.1 | 52 | 88 |
| Nov | 4.5 | 40 | 70 |
| Dec | -0.8 | 31 | 73 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | OH | 29 mi | 365,391 | $43,383 | $961 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 92 mi | 304,759 | $65,742 | $1,261 |
| Columbus | OH | 108 mi | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 |
| Toledo | OH | 114 mi | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 |
| Detroit | MI | 121 mi | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 |
| Warren | MI | 125 mi | 137,928 | $64,016 | $1,225 |
| Sterling Heights | MI | 130 mi | 133,573 | $79,909 | $1,292 |
| Ann Arbor | MI | 141 mi | 122,036 | $82,212 | $1,649 |
| Dayton | OH | 167 mi | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 |
| Buffalo | NY | 185 mi | 276,854 | $50,041 | $1,046 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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189,247 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$955 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.8% of the median household income.
$48,076 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.6% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Ohio. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.