Lawyers Salary in Delaware
Lawyers in Delaware earn a median of $173,510 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $173,510
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,200; the top 10% earn over $354,910. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Delaware
Similar jobs in Delaware
- Labor Relations Specialists$97,390 median in Delaware
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$56,830 median in Delaware
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$131,340 median in Delaware
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$91,050 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$99,560 median in Delaware
- Compliance Managers$168,060 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Delaware
How much do lawyers make in Delaware?
The median is $173,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,200 and the top 10% earn over $354,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.