Legal Assistant salary in Columbus, OH

How much does a Legal Assistant make in Columbus, OH?

Median base salary

Government data

$49,553

Median $49,553

Low $38,614High $80,385

Based on 2,260 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Columbus, OH (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile: $38,614
25th percentile: $48,749
75th percentile: $64,124
90th percentile: $80,385

Highest paying cities for Legal Assistant

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$64,330a year
Cleveland, OH$60,960a year
Columbus, OH$60,430a year
Akron, OH$60,290a year
Toledo, OH$59,960a year
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$58,680a year
Canton-Massillon, OH$57,730a year
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$51,880a year

Legal Assistant job openings in Columbus, OH

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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