Lawyers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Lawyers in Ohio earn a median salary of $103,760 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.4% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 19,590 lawyers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $77,630 to $132,810 depending on location.
$103,760
Avg median salary in Ohio
$132,810
Highest paying metro
$77,630
Lowest paying metro
19,590
Employed in Ohio
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inLawyers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $132,810 | $98,950 | $177,850 | 5,060 |
| Cleveland, OH | $128,460 | $89,130 | $175,810 | 5,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $126,530 | $82,560 | $175,450 | 3,890 |
| Akron, OH | $125,680 | $79,460 | $177,590 | 1,220 |
| Toledo, OH | $104,690 | $77,520 | $177,240 | 900 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $104,420 | $74,620 | $154,700 | 340 |
| Dayton, OH | $102,190 | $78,630 | $165,550 | 1,030 |
| Youngstown, OH | $101,900 | $75,210 | $155,050 | 390 |
| Sandusky, OH | $101,890 | $80,070 | $149,290 | 100 |
| Eastern Ohio | $99,730 | $75,880 | $138,160 | 230 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $97,230 | $76,030 | $139,470 | 370 |
| Springfield, OH | $96,840 | $75,270 | $126,980 | 60 |
| Southern Ohio | $90,050 | $73,690 | $125,080 | 200 |
| Canton, OH | $88,420 | $74,270 | $160,130 | 430 |
| Lima, OH | $81,690 | $66,390 | $124,050 | 80 |
| Mansfield, OH | $77,630 | $60,760 | $103,860 | 70 |