Lawyers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $93,180 -38.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.80
10th percentile $67,040
90th percentile $133,350
Employed locally 410
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,040
    25th
    $79,970
    50th (median)
    $93,180
    75th
    $120,250
    90th
    $133,350

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,980
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $58,530
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $63,480
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $161,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Maine is $44.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Maine is 38.4% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $67,040 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,970.