How much does a lawyer make in Columbus?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $50.86 an hour or $8,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.86
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 275 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,710Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $279,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,710 | $34.00 | |
| 25th | $92,520 | $44.48 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.86 | |
| 75th | $136,200 | $65.49 | |
| 90th | $279,800 | $134.51 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Chicago, IL | $165,700 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $135,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $131,000 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $126,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $124,500 |
| Michigan City, IN | $116,100 |
| Evansville, IN | $107,100 |
| Kokomo, IN | $104,300 |
| Bloomington, IN | $103,500 |
| South Bend, IN | $103,100 |
| Muncie, IN | $102,100 |
| Lafayette, IN | $100,700 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $50,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $50.86 ($105,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $105,800 against $159,700 nationally, 34% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $126,900, so Columbus pays 17% less.
Where does Columbus rank for lawyer pay?
275 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $279,800 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.