OH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 23-1011

Lawyers Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $125,450 -17% below national average (national: $151,160)
$142,860Mean Annual
$60Median Hourly
19,690Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$125,450
$63,190
10th pct.
$228,400
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$63,190$30.38
25th percentile$82,560$39.69
50th percentile (median)$125,450$60.31
75th percentile$174,680$83.98
90th percentile (top earners)$228,400$109.81
Mean (average)$142,860$68.68

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $125,450
California $197,790 +58%
District of Columbia $191,880 +53%
Massachusetts $179,050 +43%
New York $177,210 +41%
Delaware $172,710 +38%
Colorado $167,970 +34%
Connecticut $159,240 +27%
New Jersey $158,470 +26%

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OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Computer Hardware Engineers $124,800 790
Computer Network Architects $124,520 5,350
Managers, All Other $126,600 9,390
Nurse Practitioners $126,740 14,550
Physician Assistants $126,760 4,530
Veterinarians $123,140 2,880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Lawyers salary in Ohio?

The mean lawyers salary in Ohio is $142,860 per year. The median (middle) salary is $125,450 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Lawyers in Ohio?

Entry-level lawyerss (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $63,190 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $82,560 per year.

What is the highest Lawyers salary in Ohio?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $228,400 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $174,680 per year.

How does the Ohio Lawyers salary compare to the national average?

The median lawyers salary in Ohio is $125,450, which is -17% below national average of $151,160.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes