Lawyers Salary in Pennsylvania
Lawyers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $157,180 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $157,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,170
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,100; the top 10% earn over $323,370. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Labor Relations Specialists$91,320 median in Pennsylvania
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$98,010 median in Pennsylvania
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$110,580 median in Pennsylvania
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70,640 median in Pennsylvania
- Compliance Managers$131,600 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do lawyers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $157,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,100 and the top 10% earn over $323,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.