Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $47,580 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $68,000
Employed locally 260
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $47,580
    75th
    $57,330
    90th
    $68,000

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $54,790
    Toledo, OH $48,480
    Ohio $46,710
    Wheeling, WV-OH $45,440
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,300

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,320
    Customer Service Representatives $44,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Dayton, OH is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Dayton, OH is 12.1% below 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.