Lawyer Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median lawyer in the Jacksonville area earns $127,920 a year ($61.50 an hour), 20% below the U.S. median ($159,670) and 4% below the Florida median ($133,180). Half of the 3,760 lawyers there earn between $102,550 and $171,030.
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,500 | $75,530 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $102,550 | $99,720 | $102,990 |
| Median | $127,920 | $133,180 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $171,030 | $196,100 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $225,360 | $301,050 | $351,600 |
| Average | $145,930 | $162,060 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 3,760 | 55,210 | 754,500 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 45th for lawyer pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($301,320).
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- Miami, FL: $160,320
- Orlando, FL: $136,970
- Tampa, FL: $127,490
- San Jose, CA: $301,320
- San Francisco, CA: $212,500
- New York, NY: $208,880
- Washington, DC: $195,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $194,410
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.