Lawyer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 17K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$127,710
$61.399/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
-5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $324K
17K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,610 |
| 25th percentile | $82,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $127,710 |
| 75th percentile | $210,130 |
| 90th percentile | $323,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,080 |
| 2023 | $133,130 |
| 2024 | $124,880 |
| 2025 | $127,710 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,080 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $133,130 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $124,880 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $127,710 | $134,712 |