Lawyer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 33K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$191,880
$92.25/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+49.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$129K – —
33K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $128,940 |
| 25th percentile | $167,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,880 |
| 2023 | $183,500 |
| 2024 | $191,880 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,880 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $183,500 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $191,880 | $128,445 |