Lawyers Salary in Alabama (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 6,730 employed

Annual Mean

$146,630

$70.50/hr

Annual Median

$131,970

$63.45/hr

Bottom 10%

$62,310

$29.96/hr

Top 10%

$249,090

$119.76/hr

Location vs National Average

Alabama

$146,630

Difference

-21.1% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$62,310	$29.96/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$82,920	$39.87/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$131,970	$63.45/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$181,440	$87.23/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$249,090	$119.76/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$62K

25th

$83K

Median

$132K

75th

$181K

90th

$249K

Alabama has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 6,730), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Alabama, Lawyers salaries range from $62,310 at the 10th percentile to $249,090 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $186,780 (142% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Alabama

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

How Lawyers Compares in Alabama

The average Lawyers salary of $146,630 in Alabama ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 6,730 Lawyerss employed in Alabama.