Chief Executives Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $180,460 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $86.76
10th percentile $78,210
90th percentile —
Employed locally 270
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,210
    25th
    $105,340
    50th (median)
    $180,460

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 253% Median Chief Executives salary is 153% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $239,130
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $234,040
    Columbus, OH $212,690
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $212,290
    Ohio $208,590
    Wheeling, WV-OH $194,900

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $96,600
    Financial Managers $132,410
    Sales Managers $128,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,400
    Industrial Production Managers $102,290
    Construction Managers $90,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Akron, OH is $86.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $238.34 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Akron, OH is 12.6% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Akron?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $78,210 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,340.