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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Ohio
- Cincinnati$68,640
- Columbus$67,380
- Cleveland$63,580
- Akron$63,310
- Toledo$63,190
- Dayton$62,530
- Canton$57,220
- Sandusky$55,290
- Mansfield$54,110
- Springfield$52,270
- Lima$51,630
- Youngstown$49,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $68,640 | $64,330 | $56,470 | $54,437 | 95 |
| Columbus | $67,380 | $60,430 | $59,450 | $53,137 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $63,580 | $60,960 | $49,640 | $50,371 | 94 |
| Akron | $63,310 | $60,290 | $49,140 | $50,168 | 93 |
| Toledo | $63,190 | $59,960 | $48,050 | $50,078 | 91 |
| Dayton | $62,530 | $58,680 | $46,940 | $49,582 | 93 |
| Canton | $57,220 | $57,730 | $47,070 | $45,594 | 89 |
| Sandusky | $55,290 | $48,350 | $46,440 | $44,836 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $54,110 | $47,150 | $41,790 | $43,394 | 89 |
| Springfield | $52,270 | $47,680 | $39,090 | $41,929 | 90 |
| Lima | $51,630 | $48,140 | $39,520 | $41,913 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $49,230 | $47,040 | $38,690 | $39,471 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); 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 23-2011.
- 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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