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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Canton?

$43,930a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,661 a month.

Hourly
$21.12
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
239 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $43,930Highest 10%: $58,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,130$14.00
25th$35,920$17.27
Median$43,930$21.12
75th$49,140$23.63
90th$58,980$28.36

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Columbus, OH$47,870
Cincinnati, OH$47,850
Toledo, OH$46,780
Dayton, OH$46,310
Akron, OH$46,140
Cleveland, OH$46,120
Sandusky, OH$44,600
Lima, OH$44,460
Springfield, OH$43,840
Mansfield, OH$43,000
Wheeling, WV$42,200
Youngstown, OH$41,580
Weirton, WV$40,700
Huntington, WV$38,280
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Ohio Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,080
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,320
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,770
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$56,120
Production$54,420
Eligibility Interviewer$50,570
Dispatcher$49,700
Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,430
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $21.12 ($43,930 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Canton than the national average?

No: $43,930 against $47,540 nationally, 8% less.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $46,230, so Canton pays 5% less.

Where does Canton rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

239 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,980 or more.

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.