How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Columbus?
$60,430a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,090Median: $60,430Highest 10%: $98,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $59,450 | $28.58 | |
| Median | $60,430 | $29.05 | |
| 75th | $78,200 | $37.60 | |
| 90th | $98,030 | $47.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,330 |
| Cleveland, OH | $60,960 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $137,800 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $77,330 |
| Legal Support Worker | $65,600 |
| Title Examiner | $60,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.05 ($60,430 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $60,430 against $62,890 nationally, 4% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,420, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
111 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,030 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.