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Akron, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 17 added vs 0 removed)

Akron, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Akron, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 275 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Akron, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Akron, OH.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time40$55k n=6
Full-time21$68k n=4
Contract2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail155
Food Service / Restaurants72
Consumer Goods29
Healthcare13$160k n=3
Real Estate12

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager58
  • Retail Associate48
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Delivery Driver13
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail155
  • Food Service / Restaurants72
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Healthcare13
  • Real Estate12
  • Manufacturing11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified212 · 77%
  • Part-time40 · 15%
  • Full-time21 · 8%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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