Lawyers Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $129,290 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.16
10th percentile $70,170
90th percentile $198,160
Employed locally 90
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,170
    25th
    $81,340
    50th (median)
    $129,290
    75th
    $161,440
    90th
    $198,160

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,750
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $43,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northeast Virginia is $62.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northeast Virginia is 14.5% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $70,170 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,340.