Lawyers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $130,410 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.70
10th percentile $60,840
90th percentile —
Employed locally 620
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,840
    25th
    $71,890
    50th (median)
    $130,410
    75th
    $208,440

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 167% Median Lawyers salary is 67% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $173,410
    Delaware $172,710
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $170,380

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,900
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$44,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Fayetteville, AR is $62.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $156.38 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 13.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,840 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,890.