Lawyers Salary in Springfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $96,840 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.56
10th percentile $63,720
90th percentile $170,030
Employed locally 60
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,720
    25th
    $75,270
    50th (median)
    $96,840
    75th
    $126,980
    90th
    $170,030

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 159% Median Lawyers salary is 59% 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 Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$55,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Springfield, OH is $46.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.30 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Springfield, OH is 35.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $63,720 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,270.