OH · Akron · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Akron, OH

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Akron area earn a median of $49.23 per hour, about $102,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.49 and $62.06. That ranks 239th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 241st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Akron. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Akron.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Akron, OH

The metro median is 3% below the Ohio statewide median of $50.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,230 medical and health services managers employed in the Akron metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.91$66,37044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.49$80,06032% below U.S. median
Median$49.23$102,40013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.06$129,0809% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.93$174,57048% above U.S. median

How Akron ranks

  • 239th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 241st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 12 Ohio metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Akron

  • Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.23 median hour buys what $52.73 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Akron paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,772
  • Per year: $88,614
  • Per month: $7,384

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Akron metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Akron

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Akron as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Clinical Manager

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$56k–$73k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R161089
New this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Nursing Director

UC Health · West Chester, OH

$133k–$169k/ year
  • Req 24524
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Akron

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Akron, OH
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Summa Health System
Akron, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Summit County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Summit County (7 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cuyahoga Falls, OH7 mi$49.23/hr50,979
Canton, OH20 mi$48.28/hr69,211
Parma, OH24 mi$60.83/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH29 mi$60.83/hr365,379
Elyria, OH37 mi$60.83/hr53,604
Lorain, OH42 mi$60.83/hr65,751

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License and tax basics in Ohio

Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Akron

Akron city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Akron, OH?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $49.23 per hour, about $102,400 a year. The middle half earn between $38.49 and $62.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Akron a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Akron ranks 241st of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 239th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Akron?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, led by Akron General Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Akron as a nurse manager & leadership?

Ohio is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Ohio license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Akron in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Summit County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Akron?

The federal per diem benchmark in Akron is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dayton Osteopathic HospitalDayton, OH · 1 wage offer$55.51/ hr$56–$56
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110

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Low$41Median$60.00High$94

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3Open now: 2 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Clinical ManagerPermanent
    $56k–$73k/ year
    Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio · posted today
  2. Nursing DirectorPermanent
    $133k–$169k/ year
    UC Health · West Chester, OH · posted 16 days ago

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