As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Akron, IN is $84,730, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,629 weekly, or $7,061 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Akron, IN vary widely, spanning from $71,469 to $97,035. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,788) and 75th percentile ($91,170), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,035 per year. This $13,382 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akron Plant Engineer often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $71,469 Akron, IN June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $77,788 Akron, IN June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $84,730 Akron, IN June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $91,170 Akron, IN June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $97,035 Akron, IN June 01, 2026
25% $77,788 10% $71,469 90% $97,035 75% $91,170 $84,730 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Akron, Indiana    Akron is a town in Henry Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. Akron is located at 41°2′20″N 8....More

Akron, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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