How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Cincinnati?
$64,330a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $30.93 an hour or $5,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.93
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,680Median: $64,330Highest 10%: $94,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| Median | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 75th | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| 90th | $94,970 | $45.66 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Cleveland, OH | $60,960 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,430 |
| Akron, OH | $60,290 |
| Toledo, OH | $59,960 |
| Dayton, OH | $58,680 |
| Canton, OH | $57,730 |
| Huntington, WV | $51,880 |
| Wheeling, WV | $51,150 |
| Sandusky, OH | $48,350 |
| Youngstown, OH | $47,040 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $131,000 |
| Judge | $122,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $97,530 |
| Legal Support Worker | $80,350 |
| Title Examiner | $58,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $30.93 ($64,330 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $64,330 against $62,890 nationally, 2% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,420, so Cincinnati pays 6% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
52 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,970 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.