Lawyers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $152,240 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $73.19
10th percentile $69,200
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,240
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,200
    25th
    $101,560
    50th (median)
    $152,240
    75th
    $195,770

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 219% Median Lawyers salary is 119% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    California $197,790
    Vallejo, CA $196,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $180,940
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $173,160

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,540
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $51,520
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $49,500
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Birmingham, AL is $73.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $131.20 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Birmingham, AL is 0.7% above 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $69,200 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,560.