How much does a Lead Artist make in Akron, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Akron, OH is $62,008. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,942 to $69,969, with most professionals earning between $48,508 and $77,217.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Akron, OH. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $54,942 to $69,969 with the average base salary of $62,008. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,092 to $70,041 with the average total cash compensation of $62,088.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,008 $54,942 - $69,969
Bonus $79 $150 - $72
Total Pay $62,088 $55,092 - $70,041
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,942 - $69,969 COMPARE TO Akron, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Canton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,267 - $69,110 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,176 - $71,541 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,176 - $71,541 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,130 - $71,482 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,530 - $70,718 COMPARE TO Akron, OH
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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

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