Lawyers: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for lawyers. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Lawyers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| New York | $207,860 |
| District of Columbia | $195,190 |
| California | $195,080 |
| Massachusetts | $176,680 |
| Delaware | $173,510 |
| Colorado | $168,520 |
| Virginia | $167,210 |
| Connecticut | $163,600 |
| New Jersey | $161,430 |
| Illinois | $160,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $157,180 |
| Minnesota | $155,140 |
Lowest states
| State | Lawyers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $91,690 |
| Arkansas | $98,880 |
| Wyoming | $100,130 |
| Kentucky | $101,550 |
| South Dakota | $102,040 |
| West Virginia | $102,420 |
| Oklahoma | $103,060 |
| Idaho | $103,400 |
| Montana | $103,720 |
| Louisiana | $104,100 |
| Kansas | $106,650 |
| North Dakota | $106,880 |