Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $57,420 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $80,680
Employed locally 430
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $57,420
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $80,680

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,200
    Columbus, OH $59,990
    Cleveland, OH $59,370
    Ohio $58,870
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $56,330
    Springfield, OH $55,300

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$125,680
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$96,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$46,800
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$89,420
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$71,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Akron, OH is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.55 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Akron, OH is 5.9% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Akron?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.