How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Ohio?
$60,420a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Ohio. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,720Median: $60,420Highest 10%: $94,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 75th | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 90th | $94,660 | $45.51 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,330 |
| 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 |
| Lima, OH | $48,140 |
| Springfield, OH | $47,680 |
| Mansfield, OH | $47,150 |
| Youngstown, OH | $47,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 27. Oregon | $61,490 |
| 28. Missouri | $61,410 |
| 29. Florida | $61,000 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,420 |
| 31. Louisiana | $60,250 |
| 32. New Mexico | $59,840 |
| 33. Kentucky | $59,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $29.05 ($60,420 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $60,420 against $62,890 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Ohio rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Ohio ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $64,330 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.