Cost of hiring in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 17 jobs in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, with about 2,960 people1. Medians run from $34,640 a year for virtual receptionists to $84,590 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Specialist | -1.9% | 2,120 | |
| Bookkeeper | -6.5% | 2,070 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.9% | 1,400 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -9.0% | 140 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -10.4% | 2,960 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -10.5% | 190 | |
| HR Assistant | -10.9% | 130 | |
| Office Manager | -14.4% | 1,890 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -14.5% | 920 | |
| Accountant | -15.0% | 1,630 | |
| Recruiter | -16.2% | 990 | |
| Project Coordinator | -17.3% | 780 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -18.3% | 200 | |
| Executive Assistant | -22.2% | 330 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.7% | 690 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.0% | 940 | |
| Paralegal | -24.1% | 150 |
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 $42,580 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $54,942 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area against the US
The North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for customer support specialists (-1.9%) and bookkeepers (-6.5%) and largest for paralegals (-24.1%). The middle gap across all 17 is -14.5%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #175 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for e-commerce order specialists, #256 of 287.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area has more e-commerce order specialists (1.1% of these jobs here, against 0.5% nationally) and administrative assistants (16.9% against 10.8%), and fewer paralegals (0.9% against 2.5%) and executive assistants (1.9% against 2.9%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Idaho Falls, ID is nearest, at -14.5%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -14.5% (this area) | 17 | 17,530 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -14.5% | 15 | 7,570 |
| Jefferson City, MO | -14.5% | 16 | 8,300 |
| Longview, TX | -14.6% | 17 | 10,300 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -14.7% | 15 | 4,400 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | -14.7% | 14 | 2,520 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area span $36,650–$125,770, the widest band (3.4×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $33,220–$48,410. Wider than nationally for data entry specialists and paralegals, narrower for sales development representatives and project coordinators. Budget from the median for paralegals, sales development representatives, marketing specialists and 4 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($56,010 against a $47,720 median for paralegals).
the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area against Ohio
Against Ohio as a whole, the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area pays less for every one of the 17 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for bookkeepers (-2.9%) and is furthest below for paralegals (-21.0%). Its best rank within Ohio is #8 of 16 areas, for customer support specialists.
Other areas in Ohio
By jobs in these roles, the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area is #7 of 16 areas in Ohio. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Cincinnati to the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | 107,430 | 17 |
| Cleveland, OH | 101,810 | 17 |
| Akron, OH | 31,320 | 17 |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | 30,580 | 17 |
| Toledo, OH | 23,500 | 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 |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 10,040 | 17 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $84,590 a year, about $109,148 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,640.
Is hiring in the North Northeastern 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 paralegals (-24.1%).
Sources
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