May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Charlotte, NC
The median annual salary is $157,180, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$157,180
Mean annual salary
$186,020
Employment estimate
5,380
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $157,180 |
| Mean annual salary | $186,020 |
| 10th percentile | $61,830 |
| 25th percentile | $93,150 |
| 50th percentile | $157,180 |
| 75th percentile | $232,600 |
| 90th percentile | $371,170 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Charlotte, NC median
- $157,180
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 1.6%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Charlotte, NC earn 1.6% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $93,150–$232,600.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,380 workers in this metro area.