Lawyers Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $84,340 -44.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.55
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $171,950
Employed locally 150
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $69,230
    50th (median)
    $84,340
    75th
    $125,010
    90th
    $171,950

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 156% Median Lawyers salary is 56% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $150,510
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $137,270
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $128,910
    Michigan $126,600
    Morgantown, WV $117,380
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $115,410

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$45,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Albany, GA is $40.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.33 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Albany, GA is 44.2% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,230.