Lawyers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Lawyers in Virginia earn a median salary of $110,199 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.1% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 11,450 lawyers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $84,490 to $132,860 depending on location.
$110,199
Avg median salary in Virginia
$132,860
Highest paying metro
$84,490
Lowest paying metro
11,450
Employed in Virginia
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Lawyers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $132,860 | $96,780 | $209,010 | 3,710 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $132,240 | $92,860 | $181,430 | 390 |
| Northeast Virginia | $129,290 | $81,340 | $161,440 | 90 |
| Roanoke, VA | $127,270 | $97,770 | $171,490 | 480 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $126,250 | $88,170 | $164,560 | 2,600 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $118,610 | $82,990 | $184,200 | 210 |
| Southwest Virginia | $107,170 | $78,740 | $158,870 | 260 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $106,410 | $75,640 | $164,680 | 140 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $106,150 | $79,500 | $170,270 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $102,240 | $79,910 | $136,740 | 2,460 |
| Northwest Virginia | $102,070 | $77,780 | $139,380 | 110 |
| Staunton, VA | $99,660 | $76,510 | $163,330 | 80 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $97,240 | $66,400 | $151,350 | 160 |
| Southside Virginia | $96,860 | $74,610 | $155,360 | 200 |
| Northern West Virginia | $94,380 | $68,190 | $126,540 | 290 |
| Southern West Virginia | $84,490 | $69,530 | $103,060 | 130 |