PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 23-1011

Lawyers Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $127,940 -15% below national average (national: $151,160)
$155,050Mean Annual
$62Median Hourly
26,340Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$127,940
$62,520
10th pct.
N/A
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$62,520$30.06
25th percentile$82,440$39.64
50th percentile (median)$127,940$61.51
75th percentile$192,180$92.40
90th percentile (top earners)N/AN/A
Mean (average)$155,050$74.54

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $127,940
California $197,790 +55%
District of Columbia $191,880 +50%
Massachusetts $179,050 +40%
New York $177,210 +39%
Delaware $172,710 +35%
Colorado $167,970 +31%
Connecticut $159,240 +24%
New Jersey $158,470 +24%

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OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Nurse Practitioners $127,400 10,860
Sales Managers $128,640 19,850
Database Architects $129,040 2,240
Managers, All Other $129,170 24,480
Veterinarians $129,510 3,220
Commercial Pilots $129,540 740

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Lawyers salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean lawyers salary in Pennsylvania is $155,050 per year. The median (middle) salary is $127,940 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Lawyers in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level lawyerss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $62,520 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $82,440 per year.

What is the highest Lawyers salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately N/A per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $192,180 per year.

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

The median lawyers salary in Pennsylvania is $127,940, which is -15% 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