SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Youngstown
Youngstown-Warren, OH · 10 metro areas compared
At $47,040, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 25.2% beneath the national figure of $62,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,040, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 25.2% beneath the national figure of $62,890. Pay ranges from under $36,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,690 to $54,290.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $64,330. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 214th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | −41.9% |
| 25th | $38,690 | −38.5% |
| Median (50th) | $47,040 | −25.2% |
| 75th | $54,290 | −13.7% |
| 90th | $59,950 | −4.7% |
| Mean | $49,230 | −21.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $64,330 | 1,700 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $60,960 | 2,960 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $60,430 | 2,260 | |
| 4 | Akron | $60,290 | 410 | |
| 5 | Toledo | $59,960 | 340 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $58,680 | 470 | |
| 7 | Canton | $57,730 | 210 | |
| 8 | Sandusky | $48,350 | 50 | |
| 9 | Lima | $48,140 | 30 | |
| 10 | Springfield | $47,680 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Youngstown run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,040 goes as far as $50,690 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,690US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,040 a year, 25.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,550 to $59,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 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 Youngstown, OH?
The median annual wage is $47,040, or $22.62 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 Youngstown, OH is 25.2% 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 Youngstown, OH earns more than $59,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,550 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 160 jobs in this occupation in Youngstown, 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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