Lawyers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for lawyers is $74.10 an hour ($154,130 a year). About 12,770 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Washington ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.32 | $94,260 |
| 25% of workers | $53.40 | $111,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.10 | $154,130 |
| 75% of workers | $98.62 | $205,130 |
| 90% of workers | $143.37 | $298,210 |
Lawyers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $164,980 | 9,210 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $141,540 | 220 |
| Walla Walla | $136,990 | 40 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $135,590 | 230 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $132,900 | 630 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $132,270 | 80 |
| Yakima | $131,660 | 230 |
| Bellingham | $131,480 | 190 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $123,880 | 770 |
| Longview-Kelso | $101,170 | 50 |
Washington 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)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $88,790 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $80,700 |
| Chief Executives | $339,810 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,930 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $104,100 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $134,270 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $80,240 |
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