Lawyers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $80,470 -46.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.69
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $187,400
Employed locally 200
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $50,800
    50th (median)
    $80,470
    75th
    $158,800
    90th
    $187,400

    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 East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$42,530
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$44,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in East Tennessee is $38.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.04 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in East Tennessee is 46.8% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,800.