May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in New Orleans, LA
The median annual salary is $121,290, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$121,290
Mean annual salary
$144,250
Employment estimate
4,330
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $121,290 |
| Mean annual salary | $144,250 |
| 10th percentile | $62,530 |
| 25th percentile | $78,890 |
| 50th percentile | $121,290 |
| 75th percentile | $164,310 |
| 90th percentile | $290,190 |
Compared with the U.S.
- New Orleans, LA median
- $121,290
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 24.0%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in New Orleans, LA earn 24.0% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $78,890–$164,310.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,330 workers in this metro area.