Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $40,820 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $52,120
Employed locally 40
National median $45,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $40,820
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $52,120

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $61,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,320
    Kentucky $58,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,390
    Oklahoma $57,560
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,730

    Nearby metros — Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,040
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,040
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $50,920
    Ohio $47,780
    Columbus, OH $45,090
    Cleveland, OH $41,750

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Akron, OH is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Akron, OH is 9.7% below the national median of $45,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Akron?

    Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.