Lawyers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $135,600 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.19
10th percentile $94,100
90th percentile —
Employed locally 9,520
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,100
    25th
    $102,940
    50th (median)
    $135,600
    75th
    $202,850

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 160% Median Lawyers salary is 60% 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
    Yuma, AZ $122,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $119,400
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $105,800
    Tucson, AZ $105,260
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $104,710
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $101,990

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,700
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$62,200
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$113,440
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$120,920
    Judicial Law Clerks$60,170
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$80,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ is $65.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $140.26 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $94,100 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,940.