Lawyers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $80,000 -47.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $209,750
Employed locally 120
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $64,980
    50th (median)
    $80,000
    75th
    $105,000
    90th
    $209,750

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,220
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Oklahoma is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 47.1% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,980.