Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $32.97 an hour ($68,570 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.

$32.97Median hourly pay

$58,450–$79,900Middle half of workers, yearly

2,170People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($76,590). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($69,600).

Pay range for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.52	$46,840
25% of workers	$28.10	$58,450
Half of workers (median)	$32.97	$68,570
75% of workers	$38.42	$79,900
90% of workers	$46.82	$97,390

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus	$75,880	3,250
Cincinnati	$70,980	1,830
Cleveland (this page)	$68,570	2,170
Toledo	$65,860	500
Akron	$65,240	660
Sandusky	$65,100	60
Canton-Massillon	$64,080	190
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$64,000	610
Mansfield	$62,530	70
Lima	$62,010	80
Youngstown-Warren	$59,570	200
Springfield	$57,970	50

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 43,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Office Clerks, General	$44,790
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$46,120
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$64,650
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$45,920
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$36,320
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$60,960
Administrative Services Managers	$100,950

Other job titles for this job

Administrative CoordinatorProgram Support SpecialistAdministrative AideAdministrative AssociateAdministrative Office AssistantAdministrative Office SpecialistAdministrative Services AssistantClerical SpecialistCongressional ApprenticeCongressional StafferCorporate SecretaryDirector S Assistant

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