Lawyers Salary in Virginia
Lawyers in Virginia earn a median of $167,210 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $167,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,580
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,330; the top 10% earn over $320,220. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Labor Relations Specialists$98,730 median in Virginia
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$104,000 median in Virginia
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$80,380 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81,190 median in Virginia
- Compliance Managers$166,230 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$117,580 median in Virginia
Lawyers pay in Virginia
How much do lawyers make in Virginia?
The median is $167,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,330 and the top 10% earn over $320,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.