Registered Nurses Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $81,520 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.19
10th percentile $65,560
90th percentile $99,280
Employed locally 7,950
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,560
    25th
    $76,390
    50th (median)
    $81,520
    75th
    $95,160
    90th
    $99,280

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 114% Median Registered Nurses salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $83,060
    Columbus, OH $82,520
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $82,330
    Cleveland, OH $81,970
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $81,790
    Ohio $81,250

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Nurse Practitioners $122,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Akron, OH is $39.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.66 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Akron, OH is 12.9% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Akron?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,560 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,390.