salary$130,980 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$280,430per year
Jobs in the area3,870people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Cincinnati?
Cheap. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 12.6% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $130,980 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $72,660 and $280,430.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 12.6% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.