salary$137,730 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,260per year
Jobs in the area710people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 9.8% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Akron, OH area is $137,730 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $51,610 and $162,260.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 9.8% of the median pharmacist 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.