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Lawyers in Ohio earned a median of $131,020 a year ($62.99 an hour) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $159,670; 19,950 were employed there, ranking #27 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $131,020 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $151,140 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.99 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $69,790 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $90,830 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $191,080 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $269,530 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 19,950 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.595 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.74 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.