Lawyers Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $87,040 -42.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.85
10th percentile $54,410
90th percentile $217,210
Employed locally 190
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,410
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $87,040
    75th
    $146,250
    90th
    $217,210

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$43,450
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$45,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $41.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.81 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 42.4% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $54,410 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.