How much does a lawyer make in Columbus?
$137,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $66.25 an hour or $11,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.25
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 4,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,510Median: $137,800Highest 10%: $235,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| 25th | $101,100 | $48.61 | |
| Median | $137,800 | $66.25 | |
| 75th | $186,900 | $89.84 | |
| 90th | $235,200 | $113.05 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Cleveland, OH | $134,700 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $77,330 |
| Legal Support Worker | $65,600 |
| Title Examiner | $60,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $66.25 ($137,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $137,800 against $159,700 nationally, 14% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $131,000, so Columbus pays 5% more.
Where does Columbus rank for lawyer pay?
65 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $235,200 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.