Lawyers Salary in Alabama
Lawyers in Alabama earn a median of $131,970 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,730
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,310; the top 10% earn over $249,090. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Labor Relations Specialists$48,120 median in Alabama
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$134,810 median in Alabama
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$52,850 median in Alabama
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$72,990 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$57,710 median in Alabama
- Compliance Managers$135,890 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Alabama
How much do lawyers make in Alabama?
The median is $131,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,310 and the top 10% earn over $249,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.