salary$104,170 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,580per year
Jobs in the area1,040people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 13.1% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $104,170 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $68,510 and $213,580.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 13.1% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.