Lawyer Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median lawyer in the Richmond area earns $144,910 a year ($69.67 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($159,670) and 13% below the Virginia median ($167,210). Half of the 3,780 lawyers there earn between $100,490 and $215,680.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,210 | $79,330 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $100,490 | $107,710 | $102,990 |
| Median | $144,910 | $167,210 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $215,680 | $207,480 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $342,110 | $320,220 | $351,600 |
| Average | $173,400 | $179,240 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 3,780 | 18,580 | 754,500 |
Richmond, VA ranks 23rd 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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- Virginia Beach, VA: $133,380
- San Jose, CA: $301,320
- San Francisco, CA: $212,500
- New York, NY: $208,880
- Washington, DC: $195,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $194,410
- Boston, MA: $183,350
- Sacramento, CA: $178,540
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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.