Software Developers Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $101,110 -24% vs national
Median hourly $48.61
10th percentile $63,740
90th percentile $159,810
Employed locally 2,290
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,740
    25th
    $79,650
    50th (median)
    $101,110
    75th
    $129,360
    90th
    $159,810

    Akron economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $117,150
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $116,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $113,240
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $111,950
    Ohio $107,690
    Wheeling, WV-OH $106,930

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,240
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,820
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,980
    Computer Network Support Specialists $62,450
    Data Scientists $112,310
    Information Security Analysts $101,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Akron, OH is $48.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.84 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Akron, OH is 24% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Akron?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,740 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,650.