Occupations
8
tracked in this field
Average Median
$95,700
across the field
Highest Paying
$159,670
Lawyer
Entry Point
$58,650
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
All Legal salaries, ranked
Sorted by median annual pay in official BLS estimates. Click any job for its full salary report, including pay by state.
| Occupation | Median salary | Hourly | Typical education | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $159,670 | $76.76 | Doctoral or professional degree | 755,000 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $153,990 | $74.03 | Doctoral or professional degree | 24,000 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $117,860 | $56.66 | Doctoral or professional degree | 16,000 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $75,530 | $36.31 | Doctoral or professional degree | 9,000 |
| Legal Support Worker, All Other | $72,110 | $34.67 | Doctoral or professional degree | 47,000 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $64,920 | $31.21 | Doctoral or professional degree | 13,000 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $62,890 | $30.24 | Bachelor's degree | 393,000 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $58,650 | $28.20 | High school diploma or equivalent | 49,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Legal salary?
Across the 8 legal occupations tracked in BLS data, the average median salary is $95,700 per year. Individual roles range from $58,650 to $159,670.
What is the highest-paying Legal job?
Lawyer is the highest-paying legal occupation in official BLS estimates, with a median salary of $159,670 per year.
What education do Legal jobs require?
It varies by role — the table above shows the typical entry-level education for each occupation, sourced from O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Many specialist roles need a degree, while support and trainee roles often need a certificate or less.
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