Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $40,650 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.55
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 1,530
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $40,650
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $50,350

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $47,050
    Columbus, OH $45,140
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,130
    Ohio $41,980
    Sandusky, OH $40,190
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,700

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,260
    Office Clerks, General $43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Akron, OH is $19.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Akron, OH is 8.9% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Akron?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.