The average salary for a lawyer in the United States is around $120,074 per year.
Avg Salary
Lawyers earn an average yearly salary of $120,074.
Wages typically start from $58,270 and go up to $247,433.
112% above national average Updated in 2019
Lawyer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Lawyer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $111,530 |
| Alabama | $92,668 |
| Arkansas | $81,382 |
| Arizona | $94,000 |
| California | $153,010 |
| Colorado | $127,070 |
| Connecticut | $129,160 |
| District of Columbia | $164,210 |
| Delaware | $137,890 |
| Florida | $128,920 |
| Georgia | $104,940 |
| Guam | $104,000 |
| Hawaii | $111,290 |
| Iowa | $94,260 |
| Idaho | $99,360 |
| Illinois | $140,009 |
| Indiana | $107,559 |
| Kansas | $106,484 |
| Kentucky | $97,071 |
| Louisiana | $90,470 |
| Massachusetts | $142,100 |
| Maryland | $107,450 |
| Maine | $88,140 |
| Michigan | $94,990 |
| Minnesota | $103,630 |
| Missouri | $99,990 |
| Mississippi | $85,970 |
| Montana | $74,510 |
| North Carolina | $99,400 |
| North Dakota | $92,500 |
| Nebraska | $93,280 |
| New Hampshire | $99,250 |
| New Jersey | $119,540 |
| New Mexico | $87,530 |
| Nevada | $121,740 |
| New York | $167,110 |
| Ohio | $121,520 |
| Oklahoma | $90,980 |
| Oregon | $107,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,270 |
| Puerto Rico | $61,710 |
| Rhode Island | $103,920 |
| South Carolina | $80,990 |
| South Dakota | $82,560 |
| Tennessee | $99,600 |
| Texas | $127,550 |
| Utah | $97,010 |
| Virginia | $127,110 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $116,840 |
| Vermont | $87,310 |
| Washington | $115,500 |
| Wisconsin | $103,490 |
| West Virginia | $85,190 |
| Wyoming | $80,970 |
How do lawyer salaries compare to similar careers?
Lawyers earn 41% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Judge salary | $137K |
| Hearing officer salary | $98K |
| Detective salary | $83K |
| Customs inspector salary | $83K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)