Lawyers Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $122,180 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.74
10th percentile $60,510
90th percentile $182,730
Employed locally 130
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,510
    25th
    $91,480
    50th (median)
    $122,180
    75th
    $154,460
    90th
    $182,730

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 202% Median Lawyers salary is 102% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $119,400
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $105,800
    Tucson, AZ $105,260
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $104,710
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $101,990

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Yuma, AZ is $58.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.09 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Yuma, AZ is 19.2% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,510 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,480.