Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $37,800 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $27,790
90th percentile $53,450
Employed locally 190
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,790
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $49,280
    90th
    $53,450

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,580
    Ohio $46,710
    Wheeling, WV-OH $45,440

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $37,670
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,250
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Youngstown, OH is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Youngstown, OH is 30.2% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,790 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.