Lawyers pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for lawyers is $81.84 an hour ($170,230 a year). About 2,800 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 29% higher than the Alabama median ($131,970).
Pay range for lawyers in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.56 | $65,650 |
| 25% of workers | $48.21 | $100,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.84 | $170,230 |
| 75% of workers | $102.69 | $213,600 |
| 90% of workers | $131.20 | $272,900 |
Lawyers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (this page) | $170,230 | 2,800 |
| Decatur | $139,010 | 70 |
| Huntsville | $133,220 | 730 |
| Mobile | $130,490 | 560 |
| Dothan | $129,990 | 140 |
| Montgomery | $125,290 | 960 |
| Tuscaloosa | $114,100 | 190 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $113,210 | 60 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $100,560 | 120 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $98,850 | 110 |
| Gadsden | $94,220 | 70 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $80,090 | 180 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $84,640 |
| Compliance Officers | $77,780 |
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