Administrative Assistant salary in Akron, OH
Akron pays administrative assistants close to the Ohio norm. The median is $46,140 a year1, about level with the Ohio statewide median of $46,230 and 2.9% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #199 of 520 areas. BLS counts about 3,360 people in this job here, 6% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Akron, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Akron against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $33,860 | $46,140 | $62,400 | |
| Ohio | $32,130 | $46,230 | $63,150 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Akron earns $39,350–$51,450. The top tenth earns $62,400 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $12,100 wide, against $15,540 across Ohio and $19,170 nationally: employers in Akron pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,860 | $2,822 | $16.28 | $43,690 |
| 25th percentile | $39,350 | $3,279 | $18.92 | $50,774 |
| Median | $46,140 | $3,845 | $22.18 | $59,535 |
| 75th percentile | $51,450 | $4,288 | $24.74 | $66,387 |
| 90th percentile | $62,400 | $5,200 | $30.00 | $80,516 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,790 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $5,310, or about $6,852 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $47,540 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Akron, and the Ohio statewide median of $46,230 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Akron
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $13,395 to the $46,140 median and brings it to $59,535 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Akron
Of the 17 roles we track in Akron, this one ranks #13 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($49,180) and customer support specialists ($45,420). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,190.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +6.8% | 160 | |
| Bookkeeper | +6.6% | 2,730 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 3,360 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -1.6% | 5,780 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -9.5% | 1,800 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Akron (-2.9%), between bookkeepers (-2.9%) and virtual receptionists (-3.5%). The typical role here is at -6.1%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Akron than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 10.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Akron, 10.7% across Ohio and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $41,580 in Youngstown-Warren to $47,870 in Columbus, a gap of $6,290 a year. Of the 4 areas in Ohio with more administrative assistants than Akron, 1 pays less: Cleveland, OH ($46,120).
| Area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +3.7% | 9,670 | |
| Toledo, OH | +1.4% | 3,100 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +0.4% | 3,640 | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 3,360 | |
| Cleveland, OH | -0.0% | 10,450 | |
| Sandusky, OH | -3.3% | 520 | |
| Lima, OH | -3.6% | 490 |
Akron against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Akron is #86 of 520 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, Pueblo and St. Louis pay just above Akron and Rockford and Greenville-Anderson just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Akron. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | +1.9% | 3,480 | jobs | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | +0.1% | 15,000 | pay | |
| Pueblo, CO | +0.0% | 700 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 3,360 | ||
| Rockford, IL | -0.0% | 1,360 | pay | |
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | -0.0% | 4,870 | pay | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -0.8% | 3,270 | jobs | |
| Boise City, ID | -1.4% | 3,380 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Akron, OH?
About $59,535 a year at the median, or $4,961 a month: $46,140 in pay plus about $13,395 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Akron?
The median was $46,140 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,860, the 90th $62,400, and the middle half earned $39,350 to $51,450.
Is Akron cheaper than the rest of Ohio for administrative assistants?
About the same: a median of $46,140 against $46,230 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Dayton-Kettering at $46,310, the next down Cleveland at $46,120.
How many administrative assistants work in Akron?
BLS counts about 3,360 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Ohio total of 54,790. 4 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Dayton-Kettering, with about 3,640.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a customer support specialist in Akron?
Yes: $720 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,140 and $45,420.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.