Legal salaries by state

Average and median pay for legal occupations in all 50 states and DC. Figures are May 2025 wage estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Lawyers

  Median $159,670 a year across the US, mean $185,840. See every state.

  754,500employed

• Paralegals and legal assistants

  Median $62,890 a year across the US, mean $69,700. See every state.

  392,880employed

• Legal secretaries and administrative assistants

  Median $55,570 a year across the US, mean $60,620. See every state.

  156,280employed