Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $100,970 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.55
10th percentile $64,390
90th percentile $133,450
Employed locally 50
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,390
    25th
    $77,610
    50th (median)
    $100,970
    75th
    $122,900
    90th
    $133,450

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 142% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Risk Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $158,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $99,620
    Columbus, OH $97,470
    Ohio $97,100
    Cleveland, OH $95,300
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $94,830
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $94,560

    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 Risk Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Akron, OH is $48.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.40 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 4.7% below the national median of $106,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Risk Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,390 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,610.