Lawyer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median lawyer in the Columbus area earns $137,810 a year ($66.25 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($159,670) and 5% above the Ohio median ($131,020). Half of the 4,960 lawyers there earn between $101,100 and $186,870.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,510 | $69,790 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $101,100 | $90,830 | $102,990 |
| Median | $137,810 | $131,020 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $186,870 | $191,080 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $235,150 | $269,530 | $351,600 |
| Average | $154,090 | $151,140 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 4,960 | 19,950 | 754,500 |
Columbus, OH ranks 27th for lawyer pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($301,320).
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- Cleveland, OH: $134,680
- Cincinnati, OH: $130,980
- San Jose, CA: $301,320
- San Francisco, CA: $212,500
- New York, NY: $208,880
- Washington, DC: $195,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $194,410
- Boston, MA: $183,350
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.