Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for lawyers, judges, and related workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $180,510 ≈ $87/hr
National median salary $155,120
Total employment 817,400 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do lawyers, judges, and related workers make in the U.S.?
The median lawyers, judges, and related workers salary in the United States is $155,120 per year (mean $180,510), and about 80% earn between $74,300 and $344,830.
How much do lawyers, judges, and related workers make per hour?
Roughly $87 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $180,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.