Lawyers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,100 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.64
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 100
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $70,370
    50th (median)
    $99,100
    75th
    $135,180
    90th
    $203,990

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $36,570
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southeast Alabama is $47.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southeast Alabama is 34.4% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,370.