How much does a lawyer make in Cleveland?
$134,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $64.75 an hour or $11,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.75
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 5,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,740Median: $134,700Highest 10%: $281,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,740 | $36.41 | |
| 25th | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| Median | $134,700 | $64.75 | |
| 75th | $201,800 | $97.02 | |
| 90th | $281,800 | $135.47 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Columbus, OH | $137,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $131,000 |
| Akron, OH | $126,300 |
| Wheeling, WV | $125,000 |
| Canton, OH | $119,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $113,900 |
| Dayton, OH | $104,200 |
| Sandusky, OH | $101,300 |
| Youngstown, OH | $101,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,070 |
| Weirton, WV | $94,760 |
| Springfield, OH | $94,470 |
| Lima, OH | $83,260 |
| Mansfield, OH | $79,820 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,400 |
| Judge | $80,020 |
| Legal Support Worker | $66,010 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,960 |
| Title Examiner | $51,190 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $44,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $64.75 ($134,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $134,700 against $159,700 nationally, 16% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $131,000, so Cleveland pays 3% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for lawyer pay?
79 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $281,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.