Lawyers Salary in Tennessee (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 9,010 employed

Annual Mean

$163,870

$78.79/hr

Annual Median

$136,180

$65.47/hr

Bottom 10%

$76,510

$36.79/hr

Top 10%

$324,880

$156.19/hr

Location vs National Average

Tennessee

$163,870

Difference

-11.8% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$76,510	$36.79/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$98,750	$47.48/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$136,180	$65.47/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$198,470	$95.42/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$324,880	$156.19/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$77K

25th

$99K

Median

$136K

75th

$198K

90th

$325K

Tennessee has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 9,010), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Tennessee, Lawyers salaries range from $76,510 at the 10th percentile to $324,880 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $248,370 (182% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Tennessee

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA

How Lawyers Compares in Tennessee

The average Lawyers salary of $163,870 in Tennessee ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 9,010 Lawyerss employed in Tennessee.