Accountant salary in Akron, OH
Akron pays accountants close to the Ohio norm. The median is $78,540 a year1, about level with the Ohio statewide median of $79,320 and 6.1% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #178 of 521. About 2,840 accountants work here, 6% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Akron, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Akron against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $53,800 | $78,540 | $129,820 | |
| Ohio | $52,140 | $79,320 | $131,400 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $129,820, 2.4 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Akron earns $62,720–$100,740. The mean ($87,530) is 11% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $38,020 wide, against $39,210 across Ohio and $42,790 nationally: employers in Akron pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,800 | $4,483 | $25.87 | $69,419 |
| 25th percentile | $62,720 | $5,227 | $30.15 | $80,929 |
| Median | $78,540 | $6,545 | $37.76 | $101,342 |
| 75th percentile | $100,740 | $8,395 | $48.43 | $129,987 |
| 90th percentile | $129,820 | $10,818 | $62.41 | $167,510 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $15,820 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $22,200, or about $28,645 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Akron, and the Ohio statewide median of $79,320 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Akron
At the $78,540 median, a local hire costs about $101,342 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,802 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Akron
Of the 17 roles we track in Akron, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($93,190); recruiters come next at $69,900.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +18.7% | 2,180 | |
| Accountant | this role | 2,840 | |
| Recruiter | -11.0% | 1,800 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -16.0% | 1,480 | |
| Executive Assistant | -16.9% | 660 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Akron (-6.1%), between paralegals (-4.1%) and office managers (-7.0%). The typical role here is at -6.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 9.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Akron, 9.9% across Ohio and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $67,280 in Mansfield to $81,700 in Columbus, a gap of $14,420 a year. All 3 areas in Ohio with more accountants than Akron also pay more, among them Columbus, OH ($81,700) and Cleveland, OH ($80,000).
| Area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +2.7% | 10,050 | |
| Cleveland, OH | +1.9% | 10,740 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +0.6% | 2,640 | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,840 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -1.0% | 1,700 | |
| Toledo, OH | -1.5% | 2,130 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -2.7% | 960 |
Akron against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Akron is #74 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, Warner Robins and Fayetteville pay just above Akron and Yuba City and Sumter just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Akron. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | +26.8% | 2,890 | jobs | |
| Fresno, CA | +0.2% | 2,810 | jobs | |
| Fayetteville, NC | +0.0% | 800 | pay | |
| Warner Robins, GA | +0.0% | 390 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,840 | ||
| Yuba City, CA | -0.0% | 280 | pay | |
| Sumter, SC | -0.1% | 150 | pay | |
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | -2.1% | 2,890 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Akron, OH?
About $101,342 a year at the median, or $8,445 a month: $78,540 in pay plus about $22,802 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Akron?
The median was $78,540 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $53,800, the 90th $129,820, and the middle half earned $62,720 to $100,740.
Is Akron cheaper than the rest of Ohio for accountants?
About the same: a median of $78,540 against $79,320 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Dayton-Kettering at $79,030, the next down the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area at $77,730.
How many accountants work in Akron?
BLS counts about 2,840 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Ohio total of 50,440. 3 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Cincinnati, with about 10,050.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Akron?
Yes: $8,640 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,540 and $69,900.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.