Lawyers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for lawyers is $64.82 an hour ($134,830 a year). About 23,930 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Georgia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.25 | $58,750 |
| 25% of workers | $40.60 | $84,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.82 | $134,830 |
| 75% of workers | $97.50 | $202,800 |
| 90% of workers | $152.80 | $317,820 |
Lawyers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $138,210 | 18,760 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $125,480 | 200 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $123,960 | 630 |
| Savannah | $123,050 | 640 |
| Warner Robins | $118,750 | 120 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $108,200 | 410 |
| Hinesville | $107,320 | 50 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $105,360 | 240 |
| Columbus | $104,120 | 290 |
| Albany | $103,510 | 150 |
| Valdosta | $101,000 | 130 |
| Dalton | $91,730 | 120 |
| Rome | $74,410 | 0 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $70,200 |
| Chief Executives | $208,180 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $77,540 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $133,660 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $81,480 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $55,120 |
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