Average Paralegal Salary in Ohio

Legal · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Paralegal in Ohio earns $60,500 per year, which is below the national average of $62,750. This translates to approximately $29.09 per hour, $2,327 biweekly, or $5,042 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$45,400	$21.83
Average (50th)	$60,500	$29.09
Experienced (75th)	$69,600	$33.45
Top Earners (90th)	$78,600	$37.79

Paralegal Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$65,300	$5,442/mo
Cleveland	$61,700	$5,142/mo
Cincinnati	$59,300	$4,942/mo
Dayton	$57,500	$4,792/mo
Toledo	$56,300	$4,692/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Legal
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Paralegals in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for legal professionals.

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