Lawyers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for lawyers is $61.40 an hour ($127,710 a year). About 17,000 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). North Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.62 | $61,610 |
| 25% of workers | $39.53 | $82,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.40 | $127,710 |
| 75% of workers | $101.02 | $210,130 |
| 90% of workers | $155.63 | $323,720 |
Lawyers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $157,180 | 5,380 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $132,790 | 1,220 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $131,920 | 4,350 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $126,960 | 980 |
| Winston-Salem | $126,250 | 830 |
| Goldsboro | $113,980 | 70 |
| Wilmington | $109,620 | 480 |
| Fayetteville | $107,950 | 320 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $105,510 | 80 |
| Asheville | $105,480 | 470 |
| Burlington | $102,120 | 100 |
| Rocky Mount | $99,420 | 100 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $97,330 | 270 |
| Greenville | $82,880 | 220 |
| Jacksonville | $81,660 | 170 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $78,500 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $75,310 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,900 |
| Chief Executives | $314,290 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $86,270 |
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