Lawyers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for lawyers is $93.84 an hour ($195,190 a year). About 33,070 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($159,670). District of Columbia ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $57.97 | $120,580 |
| 25% of workers | $82.72 | $172,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $93.84 | $195,190 |
| 75% of workers | $173.23 | $360,310 |
| 90% of workers | $188.82 | $392,750 |
Lawyers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $195,190 | 46,840 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $111,030 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $125,110 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,090 |
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