Lawyers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $129,920 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.46
10th percentile $75,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 26,720
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,000
    25th
    $100,010
    50th (median)
    $129,920
    75th
    $200,770

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 177% Median Lawyers salary is 77% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $134,670
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $131,380
    Port St. Lucie, FL $128,000
    Florida $127,810
    Jacksonville, FL $127,480
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $127,370

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,050
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,150
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $54,080
    Judicial Law Clerks $55,910
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $196,890
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $113,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Miami, FL is $62.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $160.02 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Miami, FL is 14.1% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $75,000 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,010.