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

$46,120a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.

Hourly: $22.17
Vs. national median: -3%
Rank among cities: 169 of 392
Jobs in the area: 10,450

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $33,300Median: $46,120Highest 10%: $62,400

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$33,300	$16.01
25th	$38,270	$18.40
Median	$46,120	$22.17
75th	$54,070	$26.00
90th	$62,400	$30.00

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
Sandusky, OH	$44,600
Lima, OH	$44,460
Canton, OH	$43,930
Springfield, OH	$43,840
Mansfield, OH	$43,000
Wheeling, WV	$42,200
Youngstown, OH	$41,580
Weirton, WV	$40,700
Huntington, WV	$38,280

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Related jobs in Cleveland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Meter Reader	$77,660
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$68,570
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$64,650
Postal Service Clerk	$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$60,260
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$59,440
Production	$59,210
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,110
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$58,470
Cargo and Freight Agent	$56,060

Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $22.17 ($46,120 a year).

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

No: $46,120 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.

How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $46,230, so Cleveland pays 0% more.

Where does Cleveland rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

169 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,400 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.