Does Akron Children's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akron Children's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akron Children's. This rating has decreased by 6% 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 2.8 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 ." ((in 32 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 15 reviews)); "There is a positive work environment" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Low salary, pto, benefits, Minimal options for career development" ((in 8 reviews)); "Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 7 reviews)); "Pay, PTO, lack of advancement for mid" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "Raises historically are 2" ((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

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Chris Gessner

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Akron Children's has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 473 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).

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Reviews by job title

473 reviews

5.0

Apr 3, 2025

Great place to work

Acute care pediatric nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gives employeee autonomy to work to the fullest extent of their license. APPs are very much integrated in all departments/divsions of the hospital-whether it is outpatient or inpatient. APP Practice Council.

Cons

I really can not think of any.

4.0

Apr 1, 2025

Great opportunity for those interested in inpatient art therapy with adolescents

Art therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, understanding supervisor, dedicated Team of professionals in leadership, parking pass that is inexpensive

Cons

The direct care staff would frequently be short staff and other duties not related to position would be needed.

5.0

Mar 29, 2025

Love it

Custodian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love it so much enjoyable

Cons

Boring some times very dirty

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