salary$126,270 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$262,410per year
Jobs in the area1,150people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 10.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Akron, OH area is $126,270 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $69,470 and $262,410.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 10.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.