GA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 23-1011

Lawyers Salary in Georgia

Median Annual Salary $126,240 -16% below national average (national: $151,160)
$185,830Mean Annual
$61Median Hourly
23,010Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$126,240
$52,360
10th pct.
N/A
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$52,360$25.18
25th percentile$78,750$37.86
50th percentile (median)$126,240$60.69
75th percentile$188,090$90.43
90th percentile (top earners)N/AN/A
Mean (average)$185,830$89.34

How Georgia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Georgia
Georgia (current) $126,240
California $197,790 +57%
District of Columbia $191,880 +52%
Massachusetts $179,050 +42%
New York $177,210 +40%
Delaware $172,710 +37%
Colorado $167,970 +33%
Connecticut $159,240 +26%
New Jersey $158,470 +26%

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Related Occupations in Georgia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Nurse Practitioners $126,060 10,580
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $125,530 2,740
Industrial Production Managers $124,280 4,930
Information Security Analysts $124,270 6,480
Software Developers $128,920 47,350
Public Relations Managers $131,590 1,330

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Lawyers salary in Georgia?

The mean lawyers salary in Georgia is $185,830 per year. The median (middle) salary is $126,240 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Lawyers in Georgia?

Entry-level lawyerss (10th percentile) in Georgia typically earn around $52,360 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $78,750 per year.

What is the highest Lawyers salary in Georgia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Georgia make approximately N/A per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $188,090 per year.

How does the Georgia Lawyers salary compare to the national average?

The median lawyers salary in Georgia is $126,240, which is -16% below national average of $151,160.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes