How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Ohio?
$46,230a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Ohio. That is $22.23 an hour or $3,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.23
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $46,230Highest 10%: $63,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| Median | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| 75th | $53,710 | $25.82 | |
| 90th | $63,150 | $30.36 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 26. Nevada | $46,570 |
| 27. New Mexico | $46,450 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $46,270 |
| 29. Ohio | $46,230 |
| 30. Michigan | $46,020 |
| 31. Florida | $45,900 |
| 32. Tennessee | $45,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $22.23 ($46,230 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $46,230 against $47,540 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Ohio rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Ohio ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $47,870 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.