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Lawyers average salary by city in Ohio
- Cleveland$159,710
- Cincinnati$154,320
- Columbus$154,090
- Akron$147,270
- Toledo$141,710
- Dayton$135,050
- Youngstown$133,470
- Canton$132,950
- Sandusky$129,360
- Springfield$106,260
- Lima$104,480
- Mansfield$103,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $159,710 | $134,680 | $99,720 | $112,478 | 94 |
| Cincinnati | $154,320 | $130,980 | $95,160 | $110,157 | 95 |
| Columbus | $154,090 | $137,810 | $101,100 | $108,932 | 95 |
| Akron | $147,270 | $126,270 | $83,040 | $104,629 | 93 |
| Toledo | $141,710 | $113,920 | $81,770 | $101,120 | 91 |
| Dayton | $135,050 | $104,170 | $81,510 | $96,918 | 93 |
| Youngstown | $133,470 | $101,250 | $73,120 | $95,587 | 87 |
| Canton | $132,950 | $119,210 | $81,830 | $95,593 | 89 |
| Sandusky | $129,360 | $101,270 | $82,770 | $94,944 | 89 |
| Springfield | $106,260 | $94,470 | $77,880 | $78,547 | 90 |
| Lima | $104,480 | $83,260 | $67,660 | $78,327 | 90 |
| Mansfield | $103,390 | $79,820 | $69,230 | $76,831 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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