Lawyers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $91,580 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.03
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $166,070
Employed locally 190
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $63,310
    50th (median)
    $91,580
    75th
    $128,490
    90th
    $166,070

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $35,440
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $37,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Louisiana is $44.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.43 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 39.4% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,310.