Lawyers Salary in Southern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $149,990 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $72.11
10th percentile $85,510
90th percentile $335,200
Employed locally 330
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,510
    25th
    $100,590
    50th (median)
    $149,990
    75th
    $217,510
    90th
    $335,200

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southern Vermont is $72.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $161.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southern Vermont is 0.8% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $85,510 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,590.