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Medical Secretary Salary in Ohio (2026)
$21.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,258/year ($3,105/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,110 Medical Secretary jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Medical Secretary salary of $44,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,258 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $44,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,134 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,387 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$501 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,258 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,105 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Ohio?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Ohio is $44,280 per year ($21.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,700 and $47,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $44,280, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $37,258 per year ($3,105 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 29,110 Medical Secretary jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.