May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Birmingham, AL
The median annual salary is $170,230, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$170,230
Mean annual salary
$165,910
Employment estimate
2,800
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $170,230 |
| Mean annual salary | $165,910 |
| 10th percentile | $65,650 |
| 25th percentile | $100,270 |
| 50th percentile | $170,230 |
| 75th percentile | $213,600 |
| 90th percentile | $272,900 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Birmingham, AL median
- $170,230
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 6.6%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Birmingham, AL earn 6.6% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $100,270–$213,600.
- BLS estimates employment at 2,800 workers in this metro area.