Lawyers Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Georgia
Lawyers in Georgia earn a median salary of $97,245 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -35.7% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 21,780 lawyers are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $74,410 to $128,910 depending on location.
$97,245
Avg median salary in Georgia
$128,910
Highest paying metro
$74,410
Lowest paying metro
21,780
Employed in Georgia
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Lawyers salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $128,910 | $80,750 | $210,640 | 17,810 |
| South Georgia | $122,870 | $76,080 | $150,300 | 400 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $115,410 | $77,390 | $174,560 | 510 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $105,500 | $77,020 | $133,730 | 110 |
| Macon, GA | $105,470 | $74,990 | $138,940 | 470 |
| Brunswick, GA | $105,060 | $74,660 | $146,620 | 230 |
| Savannah, GA | $105,060 | $80,550 | $157,560 | 490 |
| Valdosta, GA | $98,580 | $65,740 | $128,230 | 160 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $98,460 | $61,640 | $144,580 | 280 |
| Middle Georgia | $91,910 | $64,090 | $121,000 | 240 |
| Hinesville, GA | $89,050 | $54,170 | $108,210 | 50 |
| North Georgia | $88,320 | $60,950 | $124,190 | 370 |
| Albany, GA | $84,340 | $69,230 | $125,010 | 150 |
| Athens, GA | $82,060 | $63,580 | $126,370 | 220 |
| East Georgia | $81,030 | $58,720 | $123,000 | 170 |
| Dalton, GA | $76,730 | $63,330 | $119,790 | 120 |
| Rome, GA | $74,410 | $74,410 | $122,910 | — |