Lawyers
SOC code 23-1011 · Legal Occupations
National employment
754,500
Mean annual wage
$185,840
Mean hourly wage
$89.35
Median annual wage
$159,670
Median hourly wage
$76.76
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,360 | $37.67 |
| 25th percentile | $102,990 | $49.51 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $159,670 | $76.76 |
| 75th percentile | $221,370 | $106.43 |
| 90th percentile | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
BLS top-codes wages at or above $239,200/yr ($115.00/hr); the exact value above this threshold is not published, so it is shown here as "$239,200+".
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Similar-paying occupations in Legal Occupations
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 23-1023$153,990/yr
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021$117,860/yr
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 23-1022$75,530/yr
- Legal Support Workers, All Other 23-2099$72,110/yr
- Judicial Law Clerks 23-1012$64,920/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.