Lawyers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,490 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.02
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $127,530
Employed locally 100
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $89,490
    75th
    $125,980
    90th
    $127,530

    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in East Arkansas is $43.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.31 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in East Arkansas is 40.8% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.