salary$137,810 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$235,150per year
Jobs in the area4,960people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 14.0% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Columbus, OH area is $137,810 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $79,510 and $235,150.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 14.0% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.