Lawyers Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Lawyers in Washington earn a median salary of $130,683 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 60,610 lawyers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $101,340 to $191,880 depending on location.
$130,683
Avg median salary in Washington
$191,880
Highest paying metro
$101,340
Lowest paying metro
60,610
Employed in Washington
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Lawyers salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $191,880 | $153,320 | — | 48,170 |
| Seattle, WA | $162,680 | $122,860 | $223,490 | 9,440 |
| Bremerton, WA | $134,470 | $100,920 | $166,300 | 190 |
| Kennewick, WA | $130,330 | $99,030 | $172,470 | 260 |
| Eastern Washington | $129,760 | $100,730 | $160,410 | 210 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $129,480 | $101,790 | $154,370 | 40 |
| Olympia, WA | $128,410 | $104,560 | $146,540 | 620 |
| Western Washington | $126,700 | $98,800 | $143,830 | 210 |
| Yakima, WA | $125,080 | $98,890 | $151,380 | 220 |
| Bellingham, WA | $124,200 | $96,210 | $153,500 | 220 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $123,790 | $97,360 | $153,870 | 80 |
| Longview, WA | $110,800 | $99,270 | $161,760 | 50 |
| Spokane, WA | $110,640 | $85,130 | $149,140 | 820 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $101,340 | $79,490 | $127,080 | 80 |