Lawyers Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Alabama
Lawyers in Alabama earn a median salary of $109,205 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.8% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 5,560 lawyers are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $91,790 to $152,240 depending on location.
$109,205
Avg median salary in Alabama
$152,240
Highest paying metro
$91,790
Lowest paying metro
5,560
Employed in Alabama
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Lawyers salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $152,240 | $101,560 | $195,770 | 2,240 |
| Huntsville, AL | $134,750 | $93,850 | $183,800 | 570 |
| Mobile, AL | $126,250 | $96,380 | $169,790 | 530 |
| Montgomery, AL | $118,540 | $93,500 | $163,650 | 960 |
| Dothan, AL | $115,140 | $72,600 | $158,660 | 150 |
| Decatur, AL | $108,050 | $63,240 | $141,350 | 70 |
| Southwest Alabama | $104,660 | $66,990 | $131,090 | 80 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $102,840 | $70,380 | $136,170 | 210 |
| Daphne, AL | $102,280 | $63,230 | $136,250 | 150 |
| Anniston, AL | $102,080 | $62,490 | $131,360 | 60 |
| Auburn, AL | $99,870 | $66,920 | $130,990 | 100 |
| Southeast Alabama | $99,100 | $70,370 | $135,180 | 100 |
| Gadsden, AL | $96,590 | $64,400 | $126,360 | 50 |
| Florence, AL | $96,570 | $60,870 | $119,600 | 80 |
| Northwest Alabama | $96,530 | $52,810 | $128,010 | 60 |
| Northeast Alabama | $91,790 | $58,880 | $160,150 | 150 |