Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $49,930 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $72,910
Employed locally 110
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $41,110
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $59,470
    90th
    $72,910

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 70% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $66,650
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,380
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,450
    Ohio $62,610
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $60,980
    Columbus, OH $60,640

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Akron, OH is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Akron, OH is 17.5% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Akron?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,110.