Lawyers Salary in Tennessee
Lawyers in Tennessee earn a median of $136,180 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,010
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,510; the top 10% earn over $324,880. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Labor Relations Specialists$76,930 median in Tennessee
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$107,740 median in Tennessee
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$208,350 median in Tennessee
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$63,960 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$69,990 median in Tennessee
- Compliance Managers$99,430 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Tennessee
How much do lawyers make in Tennessee?
The median is $136,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,510 and the top 10% earn over $324,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.