Lawyers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $127,190 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.15
10th percentile $60,680
90th percentile —
Employed locally 550
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,680
    25th
    $93,590
    50th (median)
    $127,190
    75th
    $180,200

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 171% Median Lawyers salary is 71% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $192,800
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $171,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $166,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $161,420
    Illinois $157,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $148,030

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,530
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $50,650
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Springfield, IL is $61.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.59 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Springfield, IL is 15.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,680 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,590.