Lawyers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $104,660 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.32
10th percentile $52,810
90th percentile $195,010
Employed locally 80
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,810
    25th
    $66,990
    50th (median)
    $104,660
    75th
    $131,090
    90th
    $195,010

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $36,870
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $66,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Alabama is $50.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Alabama is 30.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $52,810 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,990.