The average salary for a lawyer in the United States is around $127,990 per year.
Avg Salary
Lawyers earn an average yearly salary of $127,990.
Wages typically start from $61,400.
118% above national average Updated in 2021
Lawyer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Lawyer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $99,880 |
| Louisiana | $99,490 |
| Iowa | $98,870 |
| Nebraska | $98,870 |
| West Virginia | $98,870 |
| New Hampshire | $98,820 |
| North Dakota | $95,840 |
| South Carolina | $95,400 |
| Oklahoma | $94,250 |
| Kansas | $91,090 |
| New Mexico | $90,000 |
| Kentucky | $82,150 |
| South Dakota | $81,240 |
| Idaho | $80,860 |
| Arkansas | $80,750 |
| Montana | $80,750 |
| Mississippi | $80,650 |
| Maine | $80,450 |
| Vermont | $78,480 |
| Wyoming | $77,010 |
| Puerto Rico | $58,660 |
| District of Columbia | $172,490 |
| New York | $164,180 |
| California | $162,700 |
| Massachusetts | $153,570 |
| Rhode Island | $151,300 |
| Delaware | $137,890 |
| New Jersey | $132,660 |
| Connecticut | $132,300 |
| Virginia | $131,520 |
| Texas | $131,150 |
| Illinois | $129,090 |
| Nevada | $128,370 |
| Oregon | $128,000 |
| Washington | $127,660 |
| Colorado | $126,990 |
| Maryland | $126,360 |
| Minnesota | $124,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,060 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $116,840 |
| Wisconsin | $115,340 |
| Alabama | $110,730 |
| North Carolina | $105,140 |
| Utah | $104,100 |
| Georgia | $103,750 |
| Missouri | $103,750 |
| Alaska | $103,680 |
| Guam | $103,010 |
| Arizona | $102,390 |
| Ohio | $102,290 |
| Tennessee | $101,270 |
| Michigan | $101,190 |
| Indiana | $101,110 |
| Florida | $100,420 |
How do lawyer salaries compare to similar careers?
Lawyers earn 27% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Judge salary | $148K |
| Compliance manager salary | $125K |
| Hearing officer salary | $103K |
| Detective salary | $84K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)