Lawyers Salary in Ohio
Lawyers in Ohio earn a median of $131,020 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,950
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,790; the top 10% earn over $269,530. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Labor Relations Specialists$80,150 median in Ohio
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$79,000 median in Ohio
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$95,260 median in Ohio
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,030 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75,780 median in Ohio
- Compliance Managers$129,940 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Ohio
How much do lawyers make in Ohio?
The median is $131,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,790 and the top 10% earn over $269,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.