Cost of hiring in the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area
BLS counts about 10,040 people in these 17 roles in the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($82,950 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($34,870), and Administrative Assistant is the largest job, with about 1,520 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | -5.2% | 1,220 | |
| HR Assistant | -6.7% | 60 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -7.7% | 60 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -8.1% | 120 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.3% | 760 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -8.4% | 1,250 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.7% | 1,520 | |
| Accountant | -8.7% | 960 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -10.8% | 70 | |
| Office Manager | -13.6% | 1,110 | |
| Recruiter | -14.6% | 570 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.9% | 700 | |
| Project Coordinator | -18.9% | 360 | |
| Executive Assistant | -21.5% | 180 | |
| Paralegal | -21.5% | 140 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.5% | 350 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -22.6% | 610 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $43,410 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $56,013 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area against the US
The Eastern Ohio nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for bookkeepers (-5.2%) and HR assistants (-6.7%) and largest for sales development representatives (-22.6%). The middle gap across all 17 is -10.8%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for bookkeepers, #234 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for medical administrative assistants, #395 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (15.1% of these jobs here, against 10.8% nationally) and bookkeepers (12.2% against 8.7%), and fewer project coordinators (3.6% against 6.7%) and paralegals (1.4% against 2.5%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Greenville, NC is nearest, at -10.8%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | -10.7% | 17 | 8,420 |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -10.8% (this area) | 17 | 10,040 |
| Greenville, NC | -10.8% | 16 | 7,660 |
| Wilmington, NC | -10.9% | 17 | 19,910 |
| Erie, PA | -10.9% | 17 | 9,750 |
| Roanoke, VA | -10.9% | 17 | 14,960 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area span $37,010–$100,810, the widest band (2.7×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $33,880–$47,350. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 9 of 17 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, paralegals, project coordinators and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($63,930 against a $54,140 median for sales development representatives).
the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area against Ohio
Against Ohio as a whole, the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area pays less for every one of the 17 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for bookkeepers (-1.6%) and is furthest below for paralegals (-18.3%). Its best rank within Ohio is #6 of 16 areas, for bookkeepers.
Other areas in Ohio
By jobs in these roles, the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area is #12 of 16 areas in Ohio. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Toledo to Sandusky.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | 23,500 | 17 |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 17,530 | 17 |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 16,180 | 16 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 13,420 | 17 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | 12,130 | 17 |
| Southern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 11,260 | 17 |
| Lima, OH | 3,780 | 16 |
| Springfield, OH | 3,550 | 15 |
| Mansfield, OH | 3,440 | 15 |
| Sandusky, OH | 3,400 | 15 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $82,950 a year, about $107,032 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,870.
Is hiring in the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 17 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for sales development representatives (-22.6%).
Sources
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