The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Columbus, OH is $59,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,380.
Pay spans roughly $39,930 at the 10th percentile to $83,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.84 per hour. An estimated 1,850 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $59,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.84 |
| 10th percentile | $39,930 |
| 90th percentile | $83,100 |
| Employment | 1,850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.