Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $36.48 an hour ($75,880 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.

$36.48Median hourly pay

$64,400–$94,330Middle half of workers, yearly

3,250People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,590). It is 9% higher than the Ohio median ($69,600).

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$25.28	$52,580
25% of workers	$30.96	$64,400
Half of workers (median)	$36.48	$75,880
75% of workers	$45.35	$94,330
90% of workers	$51.96	$108,080

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus (this page)	$75,880	3,250
Cincinnati	$70,980	1,830
Cleveland	$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 Columbus (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Office Clerks, General	$44,830
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$47,870
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$66,970
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$36,910
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$46,220
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$60,430
Administrative Services Managers	$104,050

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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