Lawyers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for lawyers is $75.57 an hour ($157,180 a year). About 27,170 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Pennsylvania ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.07 | $77,100 |
| 25% of workers | $47.46 | $98,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.57 | $157,180 |
| 75% of workers | $100.13 | $208,260 |
| 90% of workers | $155.47 | $323,370 |
Lawyers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $170,660 | 19,040 |
| Pittsburgh | $133,040 | 5,550 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $131,440 | 1,930 |
| Erie | $128,130 | 260 |
| York-Hanover | $126,350 | 400 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $126,160 | 950 |
| Reading | $125,830 | 440 |
| Lancaster | $125,510 | 520 |
| State College | $107,850 | 140 |
| Lebanon | $102,460 | 80 |
| Williamsport | $101,990 | 130 |
| Gettysburg | $101,030 | 60 |
| Chambersburg | $100,680 | 100 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $100,420 | 810 |
| Johnstown | $93,710 | 80 |
| Altoona | $83,390 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $85,580 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $77,290 |
| Chief Executives | $232,560 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,610 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $91,320 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $50,590 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $98,010 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,310 |
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