Executive Assistant salary in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
Hiring an executive assistant costs less in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area than in Ohio or the country as a whole. The median is $59,570 a year1: 14.4% below the Ohio statewide median of $69,600 and 22.2% below the US median of $76,590. Nationally it ranks #366 of 509 areas. About 330 executive assistants work here, 3% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 43-6011, area North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous). Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | $38,630 | $59,570 | $84,970 | |
| Ohio | $47,480 | $69,600 | $99,330 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
Executive assistants at the 90th percentile earn $84,970, 2.2 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.2. The middle half of executive assistants in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area earns $47,270–$71,740. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $24,470 wide, against $24,820 across Ohio and $33,000 nationally: employers in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an executive assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,630 | $3,219 | $18.57 | $49,845 |
| 25th percentile | $47,270 | $3,939 | $22.73 | $60,994 |
| Median | $59,570 | $4,964 | $28.64 | $76,865 |
| 75th percentile | $71,740 | $5,978 | $34.49 | $92,568 |
| 90th percentile | $84,970 | $7,081 | $40.85 | $109,639 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $12,170 a year in pay and about $15,703 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $12,300 in pay. 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 $76,590 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, and the Ohio statewide median of $69,600 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local executive assistants earn.
What a hire really costs in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
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 $17,295 to the $59,570 median and brings it to $76,865 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
A local hire here costs about 5.3 times as much as a remote hire in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two, when the fee drops out, it is 6.4 times the remote figure of $11,988. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
Other roles in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($60,900) and office managers ($59,510). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,590.
| Role | Median | vs executive assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +6.8% | 990 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +2.2% | 690 | |
| Executive Assistant | this role | 330 | |
| Office Manager | -0.1% | 1,890 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -9.5% | 940 |
Measured against the US median, executive assistants rank #14 of the 17 roles we track in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area (-22.2%), between e-commerce order specialists (-18.3%) and marketing specialists (-22.7%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so, measured against the US, executive assistants cost less in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Executive assistants hold 1.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, 2.1% across Ohio and 2.9% nationally. The job is a smaller 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 $57,970 in Springfield to $75,880 in Columbus, a gap of $17,910 a year. All 6 areas in Ohio with more executive assistants than the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area also pay more, among them Columbus, OH ($75,880) and Cleveland, OH ($68,570).
| Area | Median | vs the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +5.1% | 250 | |
| Mansfield, OH | +5.0% | 70 | |
| Lima, OH | +4.1% | 80 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +1.0% | 180 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | +0.0% | 200 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | this area | 330 | |
| Springfield, OH | -2.7% | 50 |
the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area is #163 of 506 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Ohio, Florence and Waterloo-Cedar Falls pay just above the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area and Asheville and Florence-Muscle Shoals just below. All four are within $200 a year of the median in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many executive assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London, CT | +28.0% | 330 | jobs | |
| Lubbock, TX | +7.2% | 330 | jobs | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | +2.6% | 330 | jobs | |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | +0.3% | 170 | pay | |
| Florence, SC | +0.2% | 110 | pay | |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | this area | 330 | ||
| Asheville, NC | -0.2% | 250 | pay | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | -0.3% | 40 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an executive assistant in North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro)?
About $76,865 a year at the median, or $6,405 a month: $59,570 in pay plus about $17,295 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for executive assistants in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
The median was $59,570 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,630, the 90th $84,970, and the middle half earned $47,270 to $71,740.
Is the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Ohio for executive assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $59,570 against $69,600 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Youngstown-Warren at $59,570, the next down Springfield at $57,970.
How many executive assistants work in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 330 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Ohio total of 10,940. 6 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Toledo, with about 500.
Does an executive assistant cost more than an office manager in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
Yes: $60 a year more at the median. The medians are $59,570 and $59,510.
What does a remote executive assistant cost compared with the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
Our open roles pay $800–$1,100 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $14,488, against about $76,865 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: 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.