SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Springfield
Springfield, OH · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, OH is $47,680 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 24.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, OH is $47,680 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 24.2%. Half of workers earn between $39,090 and $59,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,660 and the ninetieth at $74,210.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 115th of 205 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,660 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $39,090 | −37.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,680 | −24.2% |
| 75th | $59,640 | −5.2% |
| 90th | $74,210 | +18.0% |
| Mean | $52,270 | −16.9% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,680 goes as far as $51,379 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,379US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,680 a year, 24.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,660 to $74,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $64,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Springfield, OH?
The median annual wage is $47,680, or $22.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,890, so pay in Springfield, OH is 24.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, OH earns more than $74,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $64,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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