Lawyer Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Lawyer salaries range from $126,780 to $215,090 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Lawyer Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $103,870 | $156,930 | $215,090 | $335,250 | $491,458 | $119,761 | 16,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,370 | $130,420 | $205,900 | $335,320 | $503,566 | $124,036 | 40,990 |
| New York, NY | $83,650 | $125,350 | $203,450 | $228,790 | $261,732 | $108,681 | 93,730 |
| Boston, MA | $83,860 | $122,660 | $194,740 | $258,920 | $342,354 | $128,034 | 18,900 |
| Washington, DC | $102,360 | $153,320 | $191,880 | $246,920 | $318,472 | $125,576 | 48,170 |
| Denver, CO | $83,990 | $125,880 | $180,940 | $219,740 | $270,180 | $160,408 | 12,590 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,900 | $104,650 | $166,090 | $224,360 | $300,111 | $154,790 | 28,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,730 | $107,700 | $165,000 | $214,990 | $279,977 | $102,996 | 8,990 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,990 | $122,860 | $162,680 | $223,490 | $302,543 | $108,889 | 9,440 |
| Portland, OR | $63,620 | $99,880 | $161,420 | $198,970 | $247,785 | $124,074 | 5,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,810 | $99,510 | $157,340 | $218,800 | $298,698 | $151,143 | 15,740 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,040 | $102,590 | $150,110 | $206,540 | $279,899 | $141,347 | 10,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,990 | $98,090 | $148,030 | $207,420 | $284,627 | $125,025 | 18,270 |
| Nashville, TN | $80,670 | $99,620 | $143,420 | $202,160 | $278,522 | $142,991 | 4,100 |
| Houston, TX | $54,990 | $88,530 | $139,460 | $212,080 | $306,486 | $144,518 | 17,290 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,860 | $77,680 | $137,270 | $226,490 | $342,476 | $141,954 | 5,290 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $94,100 | $102,940 | $135,600 | $202,850 | $290,275 | $134,657 | 9,520 |
| Austin, TX | $80,850 | $99,220 | $133,400 | $213,070 | $316,641 | $129,515 | 7,110 |
| Miami, FL | $75,000 | $100,010 | $129,920 | $200,770 | $292,875 | $105,540 | 26,720 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $62,410 | $96,910 | $129,550 | $176,710 | $238,018 | $127,761 | 3,890 |
| Atlanta, GA | $52,430 | $80,750 | $128,910 | $210,640 | $316,889 | $129,950 | 17,810 |
| Raleigh, NC | $63,640 | $81,510 | $128,130 | $185,640 | $260,403 | $128,387 | 4,340 |
| Detroit, MI | $66,150 | $91,340 | $128,060 | $168,580 | $235,380 | $134,658 | 9,460 |
| Tampa, FL | $69,990 | $80,500 | $126,780 | $166,960 | $235,360 | $127,289 | 8,870 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Lawyer is $156,799 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $203,274. Salaries range from $126,780 to $215,090 depending on city and cost of living.
Lawyer salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $156,799, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 442,790 Lawyer positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lawyer positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.