Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $50,150 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $98,330
Employed locally 2,530
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $42,910
    50th (median)
    $50,150
    75th
    $72,400
    90th
    $98,330

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 70% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $64,540
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,590
    Ohio $60,150
    Cleveland, OH $60,120
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,880
    Toledo, OH $59,800

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,070
    Cashiers $28,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,050
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Akron, OH is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.21 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Akron, OH is 24.3% below the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Akron?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,910.