Medical Secretary Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median medical secretary in the Cleveland area earns $45,920 a year ($22.08 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($45,930) and 4% above the Ohio median ($44,280). Half of the 7,120 medical secretaries there earn between $39,270 and $48,450.
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,290 | $36,730 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $39,270 | $38,700 | $38,570 |
| Median | $45,920 | $44,280 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $48,450 | $47,980 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $59,390 | $56,830 | $60,530 |
| Average | $46,500 | $44,670 | $46,800 |
| Jobs | 7,120 | 29,110 | 961,610 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for medical secretary pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($69,350).
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Check my payMedical secretary pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $46,220
- Cincinnati, OH: $46,180
- San Jose, CA: $69,350
- San Francisco, CA: $61,330
- Seattle, WA: $60,350
- Sacramento, CA: $57,730
- Portland, OR: $54,560
- Minneapolis, MN: $51,870
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Similar jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Administrative Assistant: $46,120
- Executive Assistant: $68,570
- Customer Service Representative: $46,040
- Office Clerk: $44,790
- Office Manager: $64,650
- Bookkeeper: $48,860
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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.