May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Seattle, WA
The median annual salary is $164,980, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$164,980
Mean annual salary
$180,920
Employment estimate
9,210
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $164,980 |
| Mean annual salary | $180,920 |
| 10th percentile | $99,910 |
| 25th percentile | $127,870 |
| 50th percentile | $164,980 |
| 75th percentile | $215,590 |
| 90th percentile | $314,120 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Seattle, WA median
- $164,980
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 3.3%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Seattle, WA earn 3.3% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $127,870–$215,590.
- BLS estimates employment at 9,210 workers in this metro area.