May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Atlanta, GA
The median annual salary is $138,210, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$138,210
Mean annual salary
$206,950
Employment estimate
18,760
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $138,210 |
| Mean annual salary | $206,950 |
| 10th percentile | $58,750 |
| 25th percentile | $89,190 |
| 50th percentile | $138,210 |
| 75th percentile | $216,240 |
| 90th percentile | $328,900 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Atlanta, GA median
- $138,210
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 13.4%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Atlanta, GA earn 13.4% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $89,190–$216,240.
- BLS estimates employment at 18,760 workers in this metro area.