Lawyers pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for lawyers is $64.55 an hour ($134,260 a year). About 11,640 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Arizona ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.34 | $85,990 |
| 25% of workers | $49.25 | $102,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.55 | $134,260 |
| 75% of workers | $85.17 | $177,150 |
| 90% of workers | $128.93 | $268,170 |
Lawyers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $154,330 | 140 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $135,670 | 8,820 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $128,020 | 200 |
| Yuma | $126,730 | 140 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $119,990 | 80 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $107,620 | 130 |
| Tucson | $107,510 | 1,690 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,110 |
| Compliance Officers | $74,920 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,180 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $97,070 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $93,280 |
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