Lawyers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #26 of 51 · NC
13.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $160,340 ≈ $77/hr
Median annual salary $127,710
Employment 17,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,610P25 $82,220 Median $127,710P75 $210,130P90 $323,720
About 80% of lawyerss in North Carolina earn between $61,610 and $323,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in North Carolina is $160,340, about 13.7% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $77/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $157,180 | $186,020 | 5,380 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $132,790 | $159,260 | 1,220 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $131,920 | $164,230 | 4,350 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $126,960 | $151,830 | 980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $126,250 | $151,960 | 830 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $113,980 | $140,320 | 70 |
| Wilmington, NC | $109,620 | $142,470 | 480 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $107,950 | $130,510 | 320 |