BLS · May 2025
Legal Occupations: wages
National median for the group: $102,500 a year. 8 detailed occupations below.
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | 10th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 | 16,370 | $117,860$56.67 / hr | $61,110 | $207,480 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsSOC 23-1022 | 9,210 | $75,530$36.31 / hr | $47,220 | $155,440 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesSOC 23-1023 | 24,030 | $153,990$74.03 / hr | $46,950 | $221,710 |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 | 13,290 | $64,920$31.21 / hr | $46,180 | $113,140 |
| LawyersSOC 23-1011 | 754,500 | $159,670$76.76 / hr | $78,360 | $351,600 |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 | 46,760 | $72,110$34.67 / hr | $43,800 | $179,960 |
| Paralegals and Legal AssistantsSOC 23-2011 | 392,880 | $62,890$30.24 / hr | $44,740 | $101,500 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and SearchersSOC 23-2093 | 48,580 | $58,650$28.20 / hr | $38,170 | $90,830 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (released 2026-05-15). How we use this data. Annual wages unless marked hourly.