Lawyers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Lawyers in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $191,880 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +26.9% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 48,170 lawyers are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $191,880 to $191,880 depending on location.

$191,880 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$191,880 Highest paying metro
$191,880 Lowest paying metro
48,170 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV$191,880$153,32048,170

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