Lawyers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $105,260 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.61
10th percentile $62,490
90th percentile $218,030
Employed locally 1,500
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,490
    25th
    $90,000
    50th (median)
    $105,260
    75th
    $163,670
    90th
    $218,030

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 155% Median Lawyers salary is 55% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $135,600
    Yuma, AZ $122,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $119,400
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $105,800
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $104,710
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $101,990

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,790
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,290
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$156,800
    Judicial Law Clerks$43,930
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$60,780
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$115,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Tucson, AZ is $50.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.06 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Tucson, AZ is 30.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $62,490 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,000.