Wage data
Lawyers Salary in the United States
The median Lawyers salary in the United States is $159,670 per year, with most earning between $102,990 and $221,370 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$103K – $221K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $102,990 |
| Median (50th) | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $351,600 |
Lawyers salary by metro
- San Jose$301,320 median
- San Francisco$212,500 median
- New York$208,880 median
- Washington$195,190 median
- Los Angeles$194,410 median
- Boston$183,350 median
- Sacramento$178,540 median
- San Diego$178,220 median
- Denver$177,380 median
- Philadelphia$170,660 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.