Lawyers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $81,690 -46% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $178,430
Employed locally 80
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $66,390
    50th (median)
    $81,690
    75th
    $124,050
    90th
    $178,430

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 132% Median Lawyers salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $132,810
    Cleveland, OH $128,460
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $126,530
    Akron, OH $125,680
    Ohio $125,450
    Wheeling, WV-OH $117,960

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,140
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$100,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Lima, OH is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.47 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Lima, OH is 46% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Lima?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,390.