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Explore Legal salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 7 occupations with 1,264,240 workers nationally. Average median salary: $90K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $144K | 4 | 39,920 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $133K | 6 | 32,740 |
| 3 | Vermont | $129K | 3 | 2,070 |
| 4 | New York | $125K | 7 | 133,790 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $117K | 6 | 14,520 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $114K | 6 | 37,500 |
| 7 | Colorado | $113K | 7 | 24,750 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $112K | 6 | 21,460 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $112K | 5 | 4,150 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $110K | 5 | 3,940 |
| 11 | Alaska | $109K | 5 | 2,070 |
| 12 | Illinois | $108K | 5 | 49,640 |
| 13 | Washington | $106K | 6 | 25,110 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $105K | 6 | 6,030 |
| 15 | California | $103K | 5 | 144,700 |
| 16 | Oregon | $103K | 6 | 13,210 |
| 17 | Florida | $101K | 6 | 104,210 |
| 18 | Nevada | $101K | 6 | 11,060 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $99K | 7 | 17,500 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $99K | 6 | 5,780 |
| 21 | Maryland | $99K | 7 | 21,740 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $96K | 5 | 2,090 |
| 23 | Indiana | $96K | 7 | 15,870 |
| 24 | Iowa | $93K | 6 | 7,510 |
| 25 | Delaware | $92K | 6 | 5,830 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $91K | 4 | 9,950 |
| 27 | Texas | $90K | 7 | 97,180 |
| 28 | Virginia | $89K | 6 | 31,940 |
| 29 | Maine | $88K | 6 | 3,810 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $88K | 5 | 31,410 |
| 31 | Idaho | $88K | 6 | 5,580 |
| 32 | Missouri | $87K | 5 | 20,420 |
| 33 | Arizona | $86K | 7 | 22,040 |
| 34 | Kansas | $86K | 7 | 7,650 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $85K | 7 | 46,140 |
| 36 | Utah | $84K | 6 | 12,350 |
| 37 | Alabama | $84K | 6 | 13,100 |
| 38 | Georgia | $83K | 6 | 40,990 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $82K | 6 | 15,010 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $81K | 3 | 3,680 |
| 41 | Michigan | $79K | 7 | 25,780 |
| 42 | Ohio | $77K | 7 | 33,860 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $74K | 7 | 15,970 |
| 44 | Montana | $73K | 6 | 3,630 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $73K | 3 | 2,140 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $73K | 7 | 16,410 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $72K | 6 | 5,150 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $68K | 6 | 11,810 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $67K | 5 | 6,080 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $66K | 3 | 1,700 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $60K | 5 | 5,990 |
About Legal (SOC 23*)
Legal occupations are classified under SOC prefix 23 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 7 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 7 distinct Legal occupations employing 1,264,240 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Legal occupations is $90,962/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Legal salary at $144,075/year.
Legal jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 23.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 23. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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