Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,600 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $56,330
Employed locally 1,570
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $47,300
    90th
    $56,330

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Customer Service Representatives $39,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,460
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Eastern Ohio is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Eastern Ohio is 10.1% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.