salary$77,360 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,170per year
Jobs in the area1,360people work this job
Can a electrician afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 17.5% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a electrician in the Akron, OH area is $77,360 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $46,360 and $123,170.
Can a electrician afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 17.5% of the median electrician 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.