Bookkeeper salary in Akron, OH
For this job Akron sits right at the Ohio figure, with a median of $49,180 a year1. That is about level with the Ohio statewide median of $48,810, and 2.9% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #175 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 2,730 people in this job here, 6% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, 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 | $37,040 | $49,180 | $66,510 | |
| Ohio | $36,110 | $48,810 | $67,330 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Akron earns $42,520–$57,970. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $66,510, only 1.8 times the bottom tenth, against 2.1 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $15,450 wide, against $16,360 across Ohio and $17,950 nationally: employers in Akron pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,040 | $3,087 | $17.81 | $47,794 |
| 25th percentile | $42,520 | $3,543 | $20.44 | $54,865 |
| Median | $49,180 | $4,098 | $23.64 | $63,458 |
| 75th percentile | $57,970 | $4,831 | $27.87 | $74,800 |
| 90th percentile | $66,510 | $5,542 | $31.98 | $85,819 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,790 a year in pay and about $11,342 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $6,660 in pay. 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 $50,670 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Akron, and the Ohio statewide median of $48,810 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Akron
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,278 to the $49,180 median and brings it to $63,458 a year. 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 #12 by median pay, between HR assistants ($49,270) and administrative assistants ($46,140). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,190.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +3.8% | 320 | |
| HR Assistant | +0.2% | 160 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 2,730 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -6.2% | 3,360 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -7.6% | 5,780 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Akron (-2.9%), between HR assistants (-2.6%) and administrative assistants (-2.9%). The typical role here is at -6.1%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Akron than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 8.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Akron, 8.8% across Ohio and 8.7% 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 $45,750 in Springfield to $51,170 in Columbus, a gap of $5,420 a year. Of the 3 areas in Ohio with more bookkeepers than Akron, 1 pays less: Cleveland, OH ($48,860).
| Area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | +4.0% | 9,000 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +0.8% | 9,050 | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,730 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | -0.4% | 2,570 | |
| Cleveland, OH | -0.7% | 8,660 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -2.4% | 1,220 | |
| Toledo, OH | -2.7% | 2,200 |
Akron against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Akron is #86 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, Elkhart-Goshen and Iowa City pay just above Akron and Green Bay and Allentown-Bethlehem just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Akron. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | +14.6% | 2,780 | jobs | |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | +11.0% | 2,670 | jobs | |
| Iowa City, IA | +0.1% | 660 | pay | |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | +0.0% | 1,190 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,730 | ||
| Green Bay, WI | -0.0% | 1,570 | pay | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | -0.2% | 2,430 | pay | |
| El Paso, TX | -15.6% | 2,790 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Akron, OH?
About $63,458 a year at the median, or $5,288 a month: $49,180 in pay plus about $14,278 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Akron?
The median was $49,180 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,040, the 90th $66,510, and the middle half earned $42,520 to $57,970.
Is Akron cheaper than the rest of Ohio for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $49,180 against $48,810 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Cincinnati at $49,590, the next down Dayton-Kettering at $48,970.
How many bookkeepers work in Akron?
BLS counts about 2,730 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Ohio total of 45,140. 3 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Cleveland, with about 8,660.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Akron?
Yes: $3,040 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,180 and $46,140.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: 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.