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Cooling

Akron, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Hiring is shrinking (27 added vs 38 removed this week)

Akron, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Akron, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 264 active job postings tracked here, 46% 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-time39$55k n=6
Full-time24$68k n=4
Contract5
Intern2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail163
Food Service / Restaurants53
Consumer Goods28
Healthcare15$160k n=3
Transportation & Logistics14

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager57
  • Retail Associate50
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Delivery Driver8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other12
  • 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

  • Retail163
  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare15
  • Transportation & Logistics14
  • Real Estate12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified194 · 73%
  • Part-time39 · 15%
  • Full-time24 · 9%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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