District of Columbia

Lawyers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$242,800
+30.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$116.73
 
10th Percentile
$120,580
Entry level
90th Percentile
$392,750
Senior level
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Salary Range

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.

$242,800 mean
10th Percentile$120,58090th Percentile$392,750

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$242,800
National Average$185,844
California$230,040
New York$220,180
Colorado$206,440
Massachusetts$205,980
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.