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

$47,870a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $23.01 an hour or $3,989 a month.

Hourly: $23.01
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among cities: 100 of 392
Jobs in the area: 9,570

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,040Median: $47,870Highest 10%: $63,190

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,040	$16.37
25th	$39,460	$18.97
Median	$47,870	$23.01
75th	$55,680	$26.77
90th	$63,190	$30.38

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

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
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 Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$75,880
Brokerage Clerk	$67,800
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$66,970
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$62,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,070
Postal Service Clerk	$60,530
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$60,420
Production	$59,530
Eligibility Interviewer	$59,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,010

Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $23.01 ($47,870 a year).

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

Yes: $47,870 against $47,540 nationally, 1% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $46,230, so Columbus pays 4% more.

Where does Columbus rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

100 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,190 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.