May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Raleigh, NC
The median annual salary is $131,920, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$131,920
Mean annual salary
$164,230
Employment estimate
4,350
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,920 |
| Mean annual salary | $164,230 |
| 10th percentile | $79,550 |
| 25th percentile | $85,990 |
| 50th percentile | $131,920 |
| 75th percentile | $211,490 |
| 90th percentile | $331,770 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Raleigh, NC median
- $131,920
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 17.4%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Raleigh, NC earn 17.4% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $85,990–$211,490.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,350 workers in this metro area.