Administrative Assistant salary in Youngstown-Warren, OH
Of the 16 areas in Ohio with BLS pay data for this job, Youngstown-Warren has the lowest median: $41,580 a year1. That is 10.1% below the Ohio statewide median of $46,230, and 12.5% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #367 of 520 areas. About 1,680 administrative assistants work here, 3% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Youngstown-Warren, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Youngstown-Warren against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $29,640 | $41,580 | $57,140 | |
| Ohio | $32,130 | $46,230 | $63,150 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $57,140, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of administrative assistants in Youngstown-Warren earns $35,400–$48,690. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $13,290 wide, against $15,540 across Ohio and $19,170 nationally: employers in Youngstown-Warren 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 | $29,640 | $2,470 | $14.25 | $38,245 |
| 25th percentile | $35,400 | $2,950 | $17.02 | $45,677 |
| Median | $41,580 | $3,465 | $19.99 | $53,652 |
| 75th percentile | $48,690 | $4,058 | $23.41 | $62,826 |
| 90th percentile | $57,140 | $4,762 | $27.47 | $73,729 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,180 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,110, or about $9,174 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 Youngstown-Warren, and the Ohio statewide median of $46,230 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Youngstown-Warren
At the $41,580 median, a local hire costs about $53,652 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,072 here. 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 Youngstown-Warren
Of the 17 roles we track in Youngstown-Warren, this one ranks #13 by median pay, between HR assistants ($42,340) and data entry specialists ($38,660). Project Coordinator is the highest at $77,160.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +2.1% | 80 | |
| HR Assistant | +1.8% | 90 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 1,680 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -7.0% | 110 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -7.6% | 760 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Youngstown-Warren (-12.5%), between payroll specialists (-10.9%) and accountants (-12.7%). The typical role here is at -15.3%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 13.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Youngstown-Warren, 10.7% across Ohio and 10.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
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. All 9 areas in Ohio with more administrative assistants than Youngstown-Warren also pay more, among them Cleveland, OH ($46,120) and Cincinnati, OH-KY ($47,850).
| Area | Median | vs Youngstown-Warren | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +6.1% | 1,950 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | +5.7% | 1,560 | |
| Springfield, OH | +5.4% | 460 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +4.4% | 1,520 | |
| Mansfield, OH | +3.4% | 500 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +2.4% | 2,960 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | this area | 1,680 |
Youngstown-Warren against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Youngstown-Warren is #188 of 520 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Ohio, Augusta-Richmond County and Hickory-Lenoir pay just above Youngstown-Warren and Fayetteville-Springdale and Tuscaloosa just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Youngstown-Warren. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Youngstown-Warren | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +18.2% | 1,670 | jobs | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | +9.9% | 1,670 | jobs | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | +0.3% | 1,140 | pay | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | +0.0% | 2,260 | pay | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | this area | 1,680 | ||
| Fayetteville-Springdale, AR | -0.1% | 1,550 | pay | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | -0.1% | 2,330 | pay | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -8.4% | 1,670 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Youngstown-Warren, OH?
About $53,652 a year at the median, or $4,471 a month: $41,580 in pay plus about $12,072 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Youngstown-Warren?
The median was $41,580 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,640, the 90th $57,140, and the middle half earned $35,400 to $48,690.
Is Youngstown-Warren the cheapest area in Ohio for administrative assistants?
Yes. Its median of $41,580 is the lowest of 16 areas in Ohio. The North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area is next at $42,580.
How many administrative assistants work in Youngstown-Warren?
BLS counts about 1,680 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Ohio total of 54,790. 9 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is the Southern Ohio nonmetro area, with about 1,950.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Youngstown-Warren?
Yes: $2,920 a year more at the median. The medians are $41,580 and $38,660.
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.