Lawyers Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $99,850 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.00
10th percentile $68,000
90th percentile $157,650
Employed locally 200
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,000
    25th
    $84,270
    50th (median)
    $99,850
    75th
    $129,270
    90th
    $157,650

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,320
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $114,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Arizona is $48.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.65 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Arizona is 33.9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $68,000 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,270.