Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $54,790 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $63,920
Employed locally 110
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $54,790
    90th
    $63,920

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $56,740
    Toledo, OH $48,480
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,580
    Ohio $46,710
    Wheeling, WV-OH $45,440
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,300

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,850
    Office Clerks, General$40,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Canton, OH is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Canton, OH is 1.2% above the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Canton?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.