Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Ohio
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Ohio earn a median salary of $51,946 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.9% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 7,960 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $45,110 to $61,200 depending on location.
$51,946
Avg median salary in Ohio
$61,200
Highest paying metro
$45,110
Lowest paying metro
7,960
Employed in Ohio
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $61,200 | $48,820 | $78,280 | 1,430 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,990 | $49,310 | $76,150 | 1,850 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,370 | $47,650 | $76,790 | 2,740 |
| Akron, OH | $57,420 | $46,820 | $74,050 | 430 |
| Dayton, OH | $56,330 | $47,160 | $74,610 | 360 |
| Springfield, OH | $55,300 | $45,300 | $70,990 | 30 |
| Toledo, OH | $51,660 | $45,570 | $72,670 | 370 |
| Canton, OH | $51,190 | $45,040 | $69,730 | 130 |
| Lima, OH | $48,140 | $39,520 | $56,560 | 30 |
| Southern Ohio | $47,640 | $38,230 | $55,580 | 110 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,440 | $45,370 | $57,570 | 40 |
| Eastern Ohio | $47,120 | $41,270 | $60,150 | 120 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $45,670 | $44,720 | $58,050 | 130 |
| Youngstown, OH | $45,610 | $43,630 | $56,710 | 150 |
| Mansfield, OH | $45,110 | $39,410 | $54,420 | 40 |