Lawyers Salary in North Carolina
Lawyers in North Carolina earn a median of $127,710 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $127,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,000
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,610; the top 10% earn over $323,720. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Labor Relations Specialists$86,270 median in North Carolina
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$129,960 median in North Carolina
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$78,500 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67,970 median in North Carolina
- Compliance Managers$141,160 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$98,560 median in North Carolina
Lawyers pay in North Carolina
How much do lawyers make in North Carolina?
The median is $127,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,610 and the top 10% earn over $323,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.