Lawyers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $91,790 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.13
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $209,320
Employed locally 150
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $58,880
    50th (median)
    $91,790
    75th
    $160,150
    90th
    $209,320

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $37,270
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $48,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northeast Alabama is $44.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.35 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northeast Alabama is 39.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,880.