salary$78,540 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,820per year
Jobs in the area2,840people work this job
Can a accountant afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 17.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a accountant in the Akron, OH area is $78,540 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $53,800 and $129,820.
Can a accountant afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 17.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.