Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $47,050 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 7,500
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $57,670

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Columbus, OH $45,140
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,130
    Ohio $41,980
    Akron, OH $40,650
    Sandusky, OH $40,190
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,700

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cleveland, OH is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.4% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.