Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $96,270 -5% vs national
Median hourly $46.29
10th percentile $59,250
90th percentile $131,250
Employed locally 580
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,250
    25th
    $73,930
    50th (median)
    $96,270
    75th
    $108,170
    90th
    $131,250

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 135% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $97,480
    Cleveland, OH $95,690
    Ohio $93,690
    Toledo, OH $92,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $90,220
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,470

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,980
    Human Resources Specialists $65,590
    Project Management Specialists $98,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Akron, OH is $46.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.04 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Akron, OH is 5% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Akron?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $59,250 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,930.