Lawyers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $94,590 -37.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.47
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $176,160
Employed locally 130
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $63,310
    50th (median)
    $94,590
    75th
    $132,200
    90th
    $176,160

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $36,760
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northeast Louisiana is $45.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.62 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 37.4% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,310.