Lawyers Salary in District of Columbia
Lawyers in District of Columbia earn a median of $195,190 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $195,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,070
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $120,580; the top 10% earn over $392,750. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Labor Relations Specialists$115,600 median in District of Columbia
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$181,060 median in District of Columbia
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$111,030 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$86,710 median in District of Columbia
- Compliance Managers$175,720 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$126,140 median in District of Columbia
Lawyers pay in District of Columbia
How much do lawyers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $195,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $120,580 and the top 10% earn over $392,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.