How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Ohio?
$51,080a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Ohio. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.56
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,270Median: $51,080Highest 10%: $76,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $41,230 | $19.82 | |
| Median | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| 75th | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 90th | $76,410 | $36.74 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $60,420 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,060 |
| Canton, OH | $56,120 |
| Dayton, OH | $50,100 |
| Akron, OH | $49,080 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,610 |
| Wheeling, WV | $47,410 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,400 |
| Weirton, WV | $45,920 |
| Youngstown, OH | $41,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 24. Illinois | $52,790 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $51,830 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $51,430 |
| 27. Ohio | $51,080 |
| 28. Hawaii | $49,460 |
| 29. Vermont | $49,090 |
| 30. Florida | $48,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $24.56 ($51,080 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $51,080 against $55,570 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Ohio rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $60,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.