How much does a lawyer make in Ohio?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Ohio. That is $62.99 an hour or $10,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.99
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,790Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $269,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,790 | $33.55 | |
| 25th | $90,830 | $43.67 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.99 | |
| 75th | $191,100 | $91.87 | |
| 90th | $269,500 | $129.58 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $137,800 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 24. Florida | $133,200 |
| 25. Utah | $132,800 |
| 26. Alabama | $132,000 |
| 27. Ohio | $131,000 |
| 28. Michigan | $130,500 |
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $62.99 ($131,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $131,000 against $159,700 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Ohio rank for lawyer pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays lawyers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $137,800 a year.
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.