Lawyers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Lawyers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $112,746 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.4% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 9,040 lawyers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $80,470 to $143,420 depending on location.
$112,746
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$143,420
Highest paying metro
$80,470
Lowest paying metro
9,040
Employed in Tennessee
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Lawyers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $143,420 | $99,620 | $202,160 | 4,100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $129,050 | $94,040 | $163,690 | 120 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $121,510 | $81,260 | $170,500 | 1,740 |
| Knoxville, TN | $121,020 | $91,850 | $187,400 | 1,060 |
| South Central Tennessee | $121,020 | $92,640 | $169,500 | 120 |
| Jackson, TN | $120,950 | $91,810 | $171,200 | 160 |
| Cleveland, TN | $117,390 | $89,540 | $155,820 | 60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $117,390 | $76,020 | $156,260 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $115,290 | $81,250 | $164,070 | 730 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $101,310 | $80,540 | $164,170 | 290 |
| West Tennessee | $100,310 | $59,570 | $151,450 | 160 |
| North Central Tennessee | $99,130 | $71,510 | $143,420 | 130 |
| Morristown, TN | $90,190 | $50,720 | $187,400 | 60 |
| East Tennessee | $80,470 | $50,800 | $158,800 | 200 |