Lawyers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $128,410 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.73
10th percentile $85,230
90th percentile $165,520
Employed locally 620
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,230
    25th
    $104,560
    50th (median)
    $128,410
    75th
    $146,540
    90th
    $165,520

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 137% Median Lawyers salary is 37% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $192,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Delaware $172,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $161,420

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $69,060
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $95,170
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $117,960
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $108,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Olympia, WA is $61.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.88 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Olympia, WA is 15.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $85,230 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,560.