Lawyers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,050 -40.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.30
10th percentile $49,770
90th percentile $188,100
Employed locally 200
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,770
    25th
    $73,690
    50th (median)
    $90,050
    75th
    $125,080
    90th
    $188,100

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $87,030
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,640
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $54,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southern Ohio is $43.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southern Ohio is 40.4% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $49,770 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,690.