Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Ohio
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Ohio earn a median of $60,420 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,720; the top 10% earn over $94,660. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Ohio
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Ohio?
The median is $60,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,720 and the top 10% earn over $94,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.