Lawyers Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $74,410 -50.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $68,730
90th percentile $215,940
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,730
    25th
    $74,410
    50th (median)
    $74,410
    75th
    $122,910
    90th
    $215,940

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 119% Median Lawyers salary is 19% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $150,510
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $137,270
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $128,910
    Michigan $126,600
    Morgantown, WV $117,380
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $115,410

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Rome?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Rome, GA is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.82 or more per hour.

    Is Rome above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Rome, GA is 50.8% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $68,730 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,410.