Lawyers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $146,840 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $70.59
10th percentile $79,830
90th percentile —
Employed locally 700
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,830
    25th
    $104,360
    50th (median)
    $146,840
    75th
    $205,740

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 173% Median Lawyers salary is 73% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $192,800
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $180,940
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $150,510
    Jacksonville, FL $127,480
    Carson City, NV $121,330
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $111,130

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,110
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$62,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$49,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Reno, NV is $70.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $171.24 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Reno, NV is 2.9% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $79,830 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,360.