BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Lawyers in District of Columbia earn between $120,580 and $392,750, with a mean of $242,800. The national average for this role is $185,844.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $242,800 |
| National Average | $185,844 |
| California | $230,040 |
| New York | $220,180 |
| Colorado | $206,440 |
| Massachusetts | $205,980 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.