Average salary, compensation, and wages for Lawyers in the United StatesIn 2002, the median annual earnings of all lawyers was $90,290. The middle half of the occupation earned between $61,060 and $136,810. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $44,490; at least 10 percent earned more than $145,600. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of lawyers in 2002 are given in the following tabulation:
Median salaries of lawyers 6 months after graduation from law school in 2001 varied by type of work, as indicated by table 1.
Salaries of experienced attorneys vary widely according to the type, size, and location of their employer. Lawyers who own their own practices usually earn less than do those who are partners in law firms. Lawyers starting their own practice may need to work part time in other occupations to supplement their income until their practice is well established. Most salaried lawyers are provided health and life insurance, and contributions are made on their behalf to retirement plans. Lawyers who practice independently are covered only if they arrange and pay for such benefits themselves. More information on Lawyers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Lawyers occupation Number of Lawyers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Lawyers Working conditions for Lawyers Significant points for Lawyers Training requirements for Lawyers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |
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