Does Akron Children's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akron Children's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akron Children's. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akron Children's?

56% of Akron Children's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akron Children's 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akron Children's?

Registered Nurse (49) , Medical Assistant (19) , Scheduling Coordinator (9) , PSR I (8) , Staff RN (8) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , RN Staff Nurse (7) , Registered Nurse, BSN (6) , Occupational Therapist (5) , Secretary (5) , Social Worker (5) , Certified Medical Assistant (4) , Licensed Practical Nurse (4) , Nurse Practitioner (4) , Operations Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and a positive family like atmosphere" ((in 26 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 19 reviews)); "The culture is great, and feel like you are working for a purpose" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 7 reviews)); "Low salary, pto, benefits, Minimal options for career development" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "No bonuses even for working through the pandemic." ((in 5 reviews)); "Pay, PTO, lack of advancement for mid" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akron Children's layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Akron Children's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Akron Children's in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Akron Children's locations?

Akron , Boardman , Youngstown , Cleveland , Kent , Canton , Medina , New York , Cuyahoga Falls , Hudson , Twinsburg , Alliance , Hartville , Massillon , North Canton , Amherst , Beachwood , Lodi , Lorain , Wadsworth , Mansfield , Belpre , Portage , Wooster , Girard , Austintown , Boardman , Ellet

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Akron Children's reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

Chris Gessner

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (472 reviews)

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Akron Children's has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 472 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Akron Children's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

472 reviews

2.0

May 31, 2026

Strong patient population but poor HR and leadership

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tuition reimbursement, patient population, and always other jobs available to apply for

Cons

HR, leadership, health care benefits

2.0

May 21, 2026

Fast-paced work with good pay, but very draining

Nutrition services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, fast paced, hourly, physical

Cons

Hard, short staffed, physical, draining

3.0

Apr 30, 2026

Caring employees, but leadership feels disconnected

Communications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of caring employees that value our patients

Cons

Leadership is very disconnected from the mission and does not make employees feel valued from the top.

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