Lawyers Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #21 of 51 · PA
9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $169,170 ≈ $81/hr
Median annual salary $157,180
Employment 27,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $77,100P25 $98,720 Median $157,180P75 $208,260P90 $323,370
About 80% of lawyerss in Pennsylvania earn between $77,100 and $323,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Pennsylvania is $169,170, about 9% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $81/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $170,660 | $186,600 | 19,040 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,040 | $159,760 | 5,550 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $131,440 | $146,670 | 1,930 |
| Erie, PA | $128,130 | $144,230 | 260 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $126,350 | $141,560 | 400 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $126,160 | $146,010 | 950 |
| Reading, PA | $125,830 | $148,690 | 440 |
| Lancaster, PA | $125,510 | $142,810 | 520 |