Medical Assistant salary in Ohio
What medical assistants earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,810$20.58 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$38,060 – $46,270Top 10%: $48,560+
Jobs28,9500.99× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $44,140 | $21.22 | 5,850 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,340 | $21.32 | 5,560 |
| Cleveland, OH | $43,830 | $21.07 | 5,180 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $43,610 | $20.97 | 1,890 |
| Akron, OH | $42,830 | $20.59 | 1,880 |
| Toledo, OH | $44,120 | $21.21 | 1,620 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $39,450 | $18.97 | 1,360 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $36,850 | $17.71 | 1,050 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38,250 | $18.39 | 1,050 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,500 | $18.03 | 1,040 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $39,860 | $19.16 | 980 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $43,370 | $20.85 | 910 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $38,180 | $18.36 | 880 |
| Lima, OH | $43,530 | $20.93 | 420 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $36,930 | $17.76 | 310 |
| Mansfield, OH | $38,200 | $18.37 | 290 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37,460 | $18.01 | 260 |
| Springfield, OH | $37,850 | $18.20 | 250 |
| Sandusky, OH | $40,260 | $19.36 | 210 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Delaware · $44,490 Pennsylvania · $43,920 Florida · $43,680 South Dakota · $41,870 Georgia · $41,600 South Carolina · $41,160
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,320
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Ohio?
Medical Assistants in Ohio earned a median of $42,810 a year ($20.58 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $38,060 to $46,270.
Where in Ohio do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $44,340.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.