Administrative Assistant Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median administrative assistant in the Columbus area earns $47,870 a year ($23.01 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($47,540) and 4% above the Ohio median ($46,230). Half of the 9,570 administrative assistants there earn between $39,460 and $55,680.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,040 | $32,130 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $39,460 | $38,170 | $38,830 |
| Median | $47,870 | $46,230 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $55,680 | $53,710 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $63,190 | $63,150 | $66,350 |
| Average | $48,610 | $47,360 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 9,570 | 54,790 | 1,706,790 |
Columbus, OH ranks 25th for administrative assistant pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($62,940).
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Check my payAdministrative assistant pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $47,850
- Cleveland, OH: $46,120
- San Jose, CA: $62,940
- San Francisco, CA: $62,110
- Seattle, WA: $60,230
- Boston, MA: $59,330
- Hartford, CT: $55,940
- San Diego, CA: $55,380
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Medical Secretary: $46,220
- Executive Assistant: $75,880
- Customer Service Representative: $46,350
- Office Clerk: $44,830
- Office Manager: $66,970
- Bookkeeper: $51,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.