Lawyers Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $117,390 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.44
10th percentile $59,780
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,780
    25th
    $89,540
    50th (median)
    $117,390
    75th
    $155,820

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 185% Median Lawyers salary is 85% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $143,420
    Clarksville, TN-KY $129,050
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $121,510
    Knoxville, TN $121,020
    Jackson, TN $120,950
    Johnson City, TN $117,390

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Cleveland, TN is $56.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.50 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Cleveland, TN is 22.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $59,780 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,540.