Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Ohio
Ranked #28 of 51 · OH
7.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,180 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $60,420
Employment 9,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,720P25 $49,500 Median $60,420P75 $77,360P90 $94,660
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Ohio earn between $41,720 and $94,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Ohio is $64,180, about 7.9% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Ohio
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,330 | $68,640 | 1,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $60,960 | $63,580 | 2,960 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,430 | $67,380 | 2,260 |
| Akron, OH | $60,290 | $63,310 | 410 |
| Toledo, OH | $59,960 | $63,190 | 340 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $58,680 | $62,530 | 470 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $57,730 | $57,220 | 210 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $50,870 | $52,270 | 120 |