salary$80,770 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$101,210per year
Jobs in the area8,040people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 16.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Akron, OH area is $80,770 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $66,980 and $101,210.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 16.8% of the median registered nurse 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.