State-by-State Analysis
Best States for Lawyers
Compare salaries, employment, and opportunities across all 50 states
District of Columbia
Top State
$191,337
Avg Salary
488,540
Total Jobs
$73k
Salary Range
State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 23-1011. Learn about SOC codes
SOC: 11 | $242,800 | $242,800 | $117 | 33,070 |
SOC: 06 | $230,040 | $230,040 | $111 | 95,770 |
SOC: 36 | $220,180 | $220,180 | $106 | 91,870 |
SOC: 08 | $206,440 | $206,440 | $99 | 16,720 |
SOC: 25 | $205,980 | $205,980 | $99 | 23,560 |
| Find Massachusetts Jobs | ||||
SOC: 32 | $205,630 | $205,630 | $99 | 6,490 |
SOC: 10 | $199,970 | $199,970 | $96 | 2,920 |
SOC: 13 | $191,190 | $191,190 | $92 | 23,930 |
SOC: 09 | $186,170 | $186,170 | $90 | 8,420 |
SOC: 34 | $184,090 | $184,090 | $89 | 23,160 |
| Find New Jersey Jobs | ||||
SOC: 17 | $181,240 | $181,240 | $87 | 33,590 |
SOC: 48 | $180,370 | $180,370 | $87 | 56,580 |
SOC: 50 | $179,630 | $179,630 | $86 | 1,330 |
SOC: 51 | $179,240 | $179,240 | $86 | 18,580 |
SOC: 18 | $175,850 | $175,850 | $85 | 8,970 |
| Find Indiana Jobs | ||||
SOC: 27 | $174,300 | $174,300 | $84 | 12,380 |
SOC: 33 | $172,990 | $172,990 | $83 | 2,250 |
SOC: 55 | $171,200 | $171,200 | $82 | 9,160 |
SOC: 53 | $169,940 | $169,940 | $82 | 12,770 |
SOC: 49 | $169,480 | $169,480 | $81 | 7,020 |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
District of Columbia leads in Lawyers salaries with $242,800 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Lawyers, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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