Office Manager salary in Akron, OH
For this job Akron sits right at the Ohio figure, with a median of $64,620 a year1. That is about level with the Ohio statewide median of $64,220, and 7.0% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #196 of 519 areas. About 2,660 office managers work here, 6% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, 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 | $44,980 | $64,620 | $97,560 | |
| Ohio | $44,740 | $64,220 | $97,170 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $97,560, 2.2 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Akron earns $52,340–$79,320. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,980 wide, against $27,110 across Ohio and $29,140 nationally: employers in Akron pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 | $58,039 |
| 25th percentile | $52,340 | $4,362 | $25.16 | $67,535 |
| Median | $64,620 | $5,385 | $31.07 | $83,381 |
| 75th percentile | $79,320 | $6,610 | $38.13 | $102,348 |
| 90th percentile | $97,560 | $8,130 | $46.90 | $125,884 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $14,700 a year in pay and about $18,968 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $12,280 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 $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Akron, and the Ohio statewide median of $64,220 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Akron
At the $64,620 median, a local hire costs about $83,381 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,761 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 #6 by median pay, between executive assistants ($65,240) and paralegals ($60,290). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,190.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +2.1% | 1,480 | |
| Executive Assistant | +1.0% | 660 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 2,660 | |
| Paralegal | -6.7% | 410 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -10.2% | 2,380 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Akron (-7.0%), between accountants (-6.1%) and recruiters (-8.0%). The typical role here is at -6.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 8.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Akron, 8.8% 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 $57,510 in Mansfield to $69,880 in Cincinnati, a gap of $12,370 a year. Of the 4 areas in Ohio with more office managers than Akron, 1 pays less: Dayton-Kettering, OH ($64,510).
| Area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +8.1% | 9,420 | |
| Columbus, OH | +3.6% | 9,480 | |
| Cleveland, OH | +0.0% | 8,590 | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,660 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | -0.2% | 2,820 | |
| Toledo, OH | -2.2% | 2,290 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -5.0% | 1,600 |
Akron against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Akron is #90 of 517 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, Richmond and Grand Rapids-Wyoming pay just above Akron and Bangor and Flint just below. All four are within $220 a year of the median in Akron. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | +8.7% | 2,600 | jobs | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | +8.6% | 2,640 | jobs | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | +5.9% | 2,690 | jobs | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.3% | 4,110 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | +0.1% | 6,490 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,660 | ||
| Bangor, ME | +0.0% | 680 | pay | |
| Flint, MI | -0.0% | 920 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Akron, OH?
About $83,381 a year at the median, or $6,948 a month: $64,620 in pay plus about $18,761 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Akron?
The median was $64,620 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,980, the 90th $97,560, and the middle half earned $52,340 to $79,320.
Is Akron cheaper than the rest of Ohio for office managers?
About the same: a median of $64,620 against $64,220 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Cleveland at $64,650, the next down Dayton-Kettering at $64,510.
How many office managers work in Akron?
BLS counts about 2,660 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Ohio total of 45,070. 4 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Dayton-Kettering, with about 2,820.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Akron?
Yes: $4,330 a year more at the median. The medians are $64,620 and $60,290.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: 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.