Cost of hiring in the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 16 jobs in the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area, with about 2,640 people1. Medians run from $34,670 a year for virtual receptionists to $87,260 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Specialist | +0.7% | 1,890 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -2.3% | 120 | |
| HR Assistant | -4.1% | 100 | |
| Bookkeeper | -5.6% | 2,000 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -6.7% | 2,640 | |
| Accountant | -7.1% | 1,700 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -8.1% | 200 | |
| Recruiter | -8.5% | 1,100 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.8% | 1,270 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -10.6% | 160 | |
| Office Manager | -11.7% | 1,600 | |
| Project Coordinator | -14.7% | 860 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -17.0% | 860 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -17.3% | 790 | |
| Executive Assistant | -18.2% | 250 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.8% | 640 |
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 $44,350 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $57,226 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area against the US
The West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area pays below the US median for 15 of the 16 roles, furthest for marketing specialists (-19.8%). For customer support specialists it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 16 is -8.6%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #132 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for medical administrative assistants, #400 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area has more e-commerce order specialists (0.7% of these jobs here, against 0.5% nationally) and administrative assistants (16.3% against 11.0%), and fewer executive assistants (1.5% against 3.0%) and sales development representatives (4.9% against 8.1%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Decatur, IL is nearest, at -8.6%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | -8.6% | 17 | 18,600 |
| Birmingham, AL | -8.6% | 16 | 57,280 |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -8.6% (this area) | 16 | 16,180 |
| Decatur, IL | -8.6% | 14 | 3,000 |
| Lawrence, KS | -8.7% | 13 | 5,490 |
| Casper, WY | -8.8% | 13 | 3,000 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area span $37,960–$126,440, the widest band (3.3×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $35,360–$46,770. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 7 of 16 roles, medical administrative assistants most ($35,930–$60,530 across the US). Budget from the median for marketing specialists and project coordinators: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($72,390 against a $63,130 median for marketing specialists).
the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area against Ohio
Against Ohio as a whole, the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area pays about the same or less for all 16 roles, and less for 14, most of all medical administrative assistants (-13.9%). Its best rank within Ohio is #5 of 16 areas, for customer support specialists.
Other areas in Ohio
By jobs in these roles, the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area is #8 of 16 areas in Ohio. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Cleveland to Lima.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 101,810 | 17 |
| Akron, OH | 31,320 | 17 |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | 30,580 | 17 |
| Toledo, OH | 23,500 | 17 |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 17,530 | 17 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 13,420 | 17 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | 12,130 | 17 |
| Southern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 11,260 | 17 |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | 10,040 | 17 |
| Lima, OH | 3,780 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $87,260 a year, about $112,594 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,670.
Is hiring in the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Mostly: no role pays more than the US median, and 15 of 16 pay less.
Sources
2 sources, with links
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.