Lawyers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $147,160 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $70.75
10th percentile $93,180
90th percentile —
Employed locally 210
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,180
    25th
    $112,500
    50th (median)
    $147,160
    75th
    $187,970

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $67,390
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $144,620
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Alaska is $70.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.16 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Alaska is 2.6% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $93,180 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,500.