Lawyers Salary in Ohio
Lawyers in Ohio make a median of $125,450 a year, or about $60.31 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $228K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $125K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level lawyers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $125K. Top earners bring in $228K or more, a $165K spread from bottom to top.
Lawyers salary by metro in Ohio
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $133K | +6% | 5,060 |
| Cleveland | $128K | +2% | 5,220 |
| Cincinnati | $127K | +1% | 3,890 |
| Akron | $126K | +0% | 1,220 |
| Toledo | $105K | -17% | 900 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $102K | -19% | 1,030 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $102K | -19% | 390 |
| Sandusky | $102K | -19% | 100 |
| Springfield | $97K | -23% | 60 |
| Canton-Massillon | $88K | -30% | 430 |
| Lima | $82K | -35% | 80 |
| Mansfield | $78K | -38% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do lawyers make in Ohio?
The median is $125,450 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,190, and experienced lawyers can clear $228,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $125K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,795/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 15.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a lawyers salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lawyers salary is worth about $137,179 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do lawyers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.