How much does a legal support worker make in Columbus?
$65,600a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $31.54 an hour or $5,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.54
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,040Median: $65,600Highest 10%: $169,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| 75th | $88,210 | $42.41 | |
| 90th | $169,700 | $81.57 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,350 |
| Cleveland, OH | $66,010 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $137,800 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $77,330 |
| Title Examiner | $60,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $31.54 ($65,600 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $65,600 against $72,110 nationally, 9% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $67,230, so Columbus pays 2% less.
Where does Columbus rank for legal support worker pay?
63 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,700 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.