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 and a positive family like atmosphere" ((in 31 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 21 reviews)); "The culture is great, and feel like you are working for a purpose" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 16 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)); "Pay, PTO, lack of advancement for mid" ((in 6 reviews)); "No bonuses even for working through the pandemic." ((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

1.0

Apr 22, 2021

its not a privilege to work here.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard to find anything these days.

Cons

We are slowly becoming the clinic up north.

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for your current service on the Akron Children’s team. As an organization, we strive to provide supportive leadership and a positive, healthy work environment for all of our team members. We understand the importance of creating an inclusive culture as this will lead to success for both our patients and employees. We appreciate your candid review.

4.0

Apr 14, 2021

Great starting point

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The doctors and MAs I work with are amazing!

Cons

They don't pay the best as to why it is a great starting point.

Akron Children's Response

We appreciate your positive review. We strive for a welcoming work environment, and we’re here to help our people progress and succeed. Thank you for your current service as a Medical Assistant.

4.0

Mar 28, 2021

Good company

Licensed practical nurse (lpn)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits management work life balance

Cons

Long shifts pto pay increase

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Jobs at Akron Children's

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