Lawyers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,540 -35.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.89
10th percentile $60,970
90th percentile $207,060
Employed locally 220
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,970
    25th
    $73,560
    50th (median)
    $97,540
    75th
    $156,670
    90th
    $207,060

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,760
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $40,630
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $29,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in South Illinois is $46.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.25 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in South Illinois is 35.5% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,970 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,560.