How much does a Chief Scientist make in Akron, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Scientist in Akron, OH is $202,521. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $180,718 to $223,644, with most professionals earning between $160,867 and $242,876.

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Chief Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $160,867 Akron,OH March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $180,718 Akron,OH March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $202,521 Akron,OH March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $223,644 Akron,OH March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Scientist Salary $242,876 Akron,OH March 01, 2025
25% $180,718 10% $160,867 90% $242,876 75% $223,644 $202,521 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research and Development Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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223644
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223644
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About Akron, Ohio    Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the....More

Akron, Ohio  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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