Legal Occupations
Occupation
$99,990
National Median Salary
$48.07
Median Hourly Wage
1,273,410
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+30.1%
10 Year Change
$76,860
2014 Median
$99,990
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Legal Occupations
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $236,280 | 640 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $229,820 | 4,750 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $227,520 | 50 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $226,700 | 740 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $225,170 | 1,290 |
Top Paying States for Legal Occupations
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $191,800 | 41,650 |
| New York | $133,470 | 128,570 |
| California | $129,280 | 154,470 |
| Massachusetts | $128,530 | 33,190 |
| Colorado | $124,550 | 26,760 |
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