Lawyers Salary in Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Virginia
$157,980
National Median
$151,160
Employment
18,420
Entry Level (10th)
$77,670
Top Earners (90th)
$239,200+
How Virginia Compares
Virginia pays $6,820 more than the national median for lawyerss.
There are 4.533 lawyers jobs per 1,000 workers in Virginia (location quotient: 0.93).
Other States for Lawyers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| District of Columbia | $191,880 | 33,430 |
| Massachusetts | $179,050 | 22,020 |
| New York | $177,210 | 91,440 |
| Delaware | $172,710 | 2,970 |
| Colorado | $167,970 | 17,160 |
| Connecticut | $159,240 | 7,500 |
| New Jersey | $158,470 | 23,360 |
| Illinois | $157,320 | 33,430 |
| Washington | $151,950 | 13,140 |
| Maryland | $143,490 | 16,420 |
| Oregon | $141,520 | 7,690 |
| Minnesota | $137,720 | 12,880 |
| Texas | $133,570 | 54,680 |
| Arizona | $133,360 | 12,130 |
| Alaska | $132,710 | 1,040 |
| Tennessee | $130,570 | 8,830 |
| Indiana | $130,120 | 8,510 |
| Rhode Island | $128,920 | 1,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,940 | 26,340 |