Lawyers Salary in Knoxville, TN (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,250 employed

Annual Mean

$148,910

$71.59/hr

Annual Median

$126,520

$60.83/hr

Bottom 10%

$77,800

$37.40/hr

Top 10%

$263,220

$126.55/hr

Location vs National Average

Knoxville, TN

$148,910

Difference

-19.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$77,800	$37.40/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$96,840	$46.56/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$126,520	$60.83/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$187,400	$90.10/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$263,220	$126.55/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$78K

25th

$97K

Median

$127K

75th

$187K

90th

$263K

Knoxville, TN has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,250), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Knoxville, TN, Lawyers salaries range from $77,800 at the 10th percentile to $263,220 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $185,420 (147% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.