Childcare Workers Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $28,450 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.68
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $45,650
Employed locally 730
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $25,530
    50th (median)
    $28,450
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $45,650

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Childcare Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $29,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,940
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,710
    Columbus, OH $28,330
    Sandusky, OH $28,240
    Ohio $28,230

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,040
    Recreation Workers$31,030
    Animal Caretakers$29,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24,220
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Akron, OH is $13.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Akron, OH is 11.2% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Akron?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,530.