Medical Assistants Salary in Ohio
Medical Assistants in Ohio have a median of $42,810 a year, below the national $45,690 (−6%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. That is 13% less than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $45,110 in Indiana) and Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $37,180 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 28,950 medical assistants, 5.22 per 1,000 jobs, the 5th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.99 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.30 | $20.58 | $22.25 | $23.35 | $20.49 | 28,950 | 5.22 | 0.99 |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,060 | $42,810 | $46,270 | $48,560 | $42,610 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.50 | $21.97 | $23.65 | $28.52 | $22.17 | 817,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,470 | $45,690 | $49,180 | $59,310 | $46,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 5th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.99
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.22
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for medical assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $21.32 | $44,340 | $36,020 | $49,810 | 5,560 | 5.05 | 0.96 |
| Columbus, OH | $21.22 | $44,140 | $37,810 | $49,950 | 5,850 | 5.29 | 1.01 |
| Toledo, OH | $21.21 | $44,120 | $36,790 | $46,330 | 1,620 | 5.56 | 1.06 |
| Cleveland, OH | $21.07 | $43,830 | $37,110 | $54,840 | 5,180 | 5.02 | 0.95 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $20.97 | $43,610 | $35,840 | $53,490 | 1,890 | 5.07 | 0.96 |
| Lima, OH | $20.93 | $43,530 | $35,500 | $46,470 | 420 | 8.38 | 1.59 |
| Akron, OH | $20.59 | $42,830 | $37,090 | $47,650 | 1,880 | 5.88 | 1.12 |
| Sandusky, OH | $19.36 | $40,260 | $35,750 | $56,870 | 210 | 4.10 | 0.78 |
| Mansfield, OH | $18.37 | $38,200 | $31,690 | $46,010 | 290 | 6.03 | 1.15 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $18.36 | $38,180 | $35,240 | $45,540 | 880 | 5.40 | 1.03 |
| Springfield, OH | $18.20 | $37,850 | $33,280 | $46,810 | 250 | 5.47 | 1.04 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $18.03 | $37,500 | $31,540 | $44,920 | 1,040 | 7.36 | 1.40 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $18.01 | $37,460 | $34,060 | $45,920 | 260 | 7.19 | 1.37 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $17.76 | $36,930 | $31,090 | $45,790 | 310 | 5.40 | 1.03 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $17.71 | $36,850 | $29,900 | $43,770 | 1,050 | 6.55 | 1.25 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $20.85 | $43,370 | $34,900 | $47,410 | 910 | 5.60 | 1.06 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $19.16 | $39,860 | $35,250 | $49,050 | 980 | 3.93 | 0.75 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $18.97 | $39,450 | $36,760 | $46,780 | 1,360 | 5.51 | 1.05 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $18.39 | $38,250 | $36,360 | $46,300 | 1,050 | 7.71 | 1.47 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $20.58 | $42,810 | 28,950 | 0.99 |
| Indiana | $21.69 | $45,110 | 19,630 | 1.17 |
| Kentucky | $18.88 | $39,270 | 13,440 | 1.28 |
| Michigan | $19.17 | $39,870 | 27,810 | 1.20 |
| Pennsylvania | $21.12 | $43,920 | 23,050 | 0.72 |
| West Virginia | $17.87 | $37,180 | 4,540 | 1.23 |
See the national page for Medical Assistants (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.