Lawyer Salary in Louisiana
Based on 9K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$112,600
$54.135/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
-12.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $216K
9K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,000 |
| 25th percentile | $77,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $112,600 |
| 75th percentile | $158,850 |
| 90th percentile | $215,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,550 |
| 2023 | $118,130 |
| 2024 | $112,600 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,550 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $118,130 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $112,600 | $128,445 |