May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
The median annual salary is $170,660, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$170,660
Mean annual salary
$186,600
Employment estimate
19,040
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $170,660 |
| Mean annual salary | $186,600 |
| 10th percentile | $84,840 |
| 25th percentile | $119,970 |
| 50th percentile | $170,660 |
| 75th percentile | $220,630 |
| 90th percentile | $344,160 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Philadelphia, PA median
- $170,660
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 6.9%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA earn 6.9% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $119,970–$220,630.
- BLS estimates employment at 19,040 workers in this metro area.