States with Fastest Lawyers Salary Growth
These states raised Lawyers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
27
States with Growth
+45.7%
Highest Growth
+22.7%
Average Growth
0
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Lawyers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 27 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $89,310 | $130,120 | +$40,810 | +45.7% |
| 2 | Montana | $71,090 | $100,750 | +$29,660 | +41.7% |
| 3 | Missouri | $93,640 | $124,210 | +$30,570 | +32.6% |
| 4 | Colorado | $128,300 | $167,970 | +$39,670 | +30.9% |
| 5 | Kentucky | $79,010 | $102,670 | +$23,660 | +29.9% |
| 6 | Kansas | $86,190 | $112,000 | +$25,810 | +29.9% |
| 7 | Alabama | $100,660 | $127,660 | +$27,000 | +26.8% |
| 8 | California | $156,430 | $197,790 | +$41,360 | +26.4% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $142,500 | $179,050 | +$36,550 | +25.6% |
| 10 | Arizona | $106,330 | $133,360 | +$27,030 | +25.4% |
| 11 | Louisiana | $89,960 | $112,600 | +$22,640 | +25.2% |
| 12 | Minnesota | $110,980 | $137,720 | +$26,740 | +24.1% |
| 13 | Maryland | $116,360 | $143,490 | +$27,130 | +23.3% |
| 14 | Alaska | $107,630 | $132,710 | +$25,080 | +23.3% |
| 15 | Florida | $103,870 | $127,810 | +$23,940 | +23.0% |
| 16 | Michigan | $103,290 | $126,600 | +$23,310 | +22.6% |
| 17 | Illinois | $129,520 | $157,320 | +$27,800 | +21.5% |
| 18 | Connecticut | $131,370 | $159,240 | +$27,870 | +21.2% |
| 19 | Idaho | $86,930 | $102,280 | +$15,350 | +17.7% |
| 20 | Hawaii | $98,890 | $116,010 | +$17,120 | +17.3% |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $164,210 | $191,880 | +$27,670 | +16.9% |
| 22 | Georgia | $111,860 | $126,240 | +$14,380 | +12.9% |
| 23 | Maine | $89,250 | $100,340 | +$11,090 | +12.4% |
| 24 | Iowa | $96,950 | $107,870 | +$10,920 | +11.3% |
| 25 | Mississippi | $83,930 | $92,610 | +$8,680 | +10.3% |
| 26 | Arkansas | $80,990 | $86,970 | +$5,980 | +7.4% |
| 27 | Nebraska | $98,890 | $104,970 | +$6,080 | +6.1% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Lawyers in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.