Lawyer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median lawyer in the Seattle area earns $164,980 a year ($79.32 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($159,670) and 7% above the Washington median ($154,130). Half of the 9,210 lawyers there earn between $127,870 and $215,590.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,910 | $94,260 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $127,870 | $111,080 | $102,990 |
| Median | $164,980 | $154,130 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $215,590 | $205,130 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $314,120 | $298,210 | $351,600 |
| Average | $180,920 | $169,940 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 9,210 | 12,770 | 754,500 |
Seattle, WA ranks 14th 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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- 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
- San Diego, CA: $178,220
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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.