May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $195,190, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$195,190
Mean annual salary
$226,780
Employment estimate
46,840
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $195,190 |
| Mean annual salary | $226,780 |
| 10th percentile | $106,520 |
| 25th percentile | $161,470 |
| 50th percentile | $195,190 |
| 75th percentile | $309,140 |
| 90th percentile | $382,890 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $195,190
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 22.2%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Washington, DC earn 22.2% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $161,470–$309,140.
- BLS estimates employment at 46,840 workers in this metro area.