Average Medical Assistant Salary in Ohio

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Medical Assistant in Ohio earns $40,500 per year, which is below the national average of $42,000. This translates to approximately $19.47 per hour, $1,558 biweekly, or $3,375 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$30,400	$14.62
Average (50th)	$40,500	$19.47
Experienced (75th)	$46,600	$22.39
Top Earners (90th)	$52,600	$25.29

Medical Assistant Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$43,700	$3,642/mo
Cleveland	$41,300	$3,442/mo
Cincinnati	$39,700	$3,308/mo
Dayton	$38,500	$3,208/mo
Toledo	$37,700	$3,142/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	14% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Medical Assistants in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

Calculate Your Ohio Take-Home Pay

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