Lawyers Salary in Georgia (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 23,930 employed

Annual Mean

$191,190

$91.92/hr

Annual Median

$134,830

$64.82/hr

Bottom 10%

$58,750

$28.25/hr

Top 10%

$317,820

$152.80/hr

Location vs National Average

Georgia

$191,190

Difference

+2.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$58,750	$28.25/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$84,460	$40.60/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$134,830	$64.82/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$202,800	$97.50/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$317,820	$152.80/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$59K

25th

$84K

Median

$135K

75th

$203K

90th

$318K

Georgia has a large Lawyers workforce with approximately 23,930 positions, indicating strong demand for this occupation in the region.

In Georgia, Lawyers salaries range from $58,750 at the 10th percentile to $317,820 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $259,070 (192% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Georgia

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

$206,950

per year

Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Macon-Bibb County, GA

$132,500

per year

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

How Lawyers Compares in Georgia

The average Lawyers salary of $191,190 in Georgia ranks above the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 23,930 Lawyerss employed in Georgia.