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 34 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 20 reviews)); "The culture is great, and feel like you are working for a purpose" ((in 18 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)); "Raises historically are 2" ((in 5 reviews)); "Inconsistent training" ((in 4 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

May 26, 2020

Medical ASsistant

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked as a Medical Assistant in school health, when school is out for vacation or teachers day off, I would be off also.

Cons

I had a lot of days off during the summer.

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for your positive review! We strive to ensure our employees feel appreciated by providing a healthy work-life balance. We appreciate you sharing some of the reasons why you loved working at Akron Children’s.

2.0

May 22, 2020

Not a great place

Front office

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Seeing smiles on the kids

Cons

Lousy management, hard to advance, plays favorites

Akron Children's Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Feedback like this, focused on management and career growth opportunities, help us learn where we need to make changes and improve. Thank you for your honest input.

5.0

Apr 28, 2020

2020

Rn staff nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive atmosphere that is family and patient based. Education assistance available for all employees. Age based units.

Cons

Depending on the floor you are hired on you will work every other weekend.

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as an RN Staff Nurse with us. We couldn’t agree more that a supportive atmosphere and education assistance are key components to the success of our employees. We look forward to continuing to thrive with you!

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