Lawyers Salary in Georgia
Lawyers in Georgia earn a median of $134,830 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,930
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,750; the top 10% earn over $317,820. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Labor Relations Specialists$81,480 median in Georgia
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$67,990 median in Georgia
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$133,660 median in Georgia
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$70,200 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$66,690 median in Georgia
- Compliance Managers$125,000 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Georgia
How much do lawyers make in Georgia?
The median is $134,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,750 and the top 10% earn over $317,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.