How much does a meat make in Akron?

$45,170a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $21.72 an hour or $3,764 a month.

Hourly: $21.72
Vs. national median: +18%
Rank among cities: 11 of 133
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,190Median: $45,170Highest 10%: $46,090

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,190	$14.03
25th	$38,150	$18.34
Median	$45,170	$21.72
75th	$45,680	$21.96
90th	$46,090	$22.16

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for meats.

Cincinnati, OH	$43,150
Canton, OH	$41,920
Columbus, OH	$37,600
Cleveland, OH	$36,660
Huntington, WV	$36,650

Meat salary in Ohio Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$70,830
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$61,910
Tool and Die Maker	$61,440
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$60,410
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$59,280
Machinist	$56,380
Heat Treating Equipment Setter	$54,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$53,100
Welder	$50,340
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$49,530

Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $21.72 ($45,170 a year).

Do meats make more in Akron than the national average?

Yes: $45,170 against $38,300 nationally, 18% more.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $37,020, so Akron pays 22% more.

Where does Akron rank for meat pay?

11 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,090 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.