Lawyer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 27K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$157,180
$75.567/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
+16.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $323K
27K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,100 |
| 25th percentile | $98,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $157,180 |
| 75th percentile | $208,260 |
| 90th percentile | $323,370 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $116,310 |
| 2023 | $130,270 |
| 2024 | $127,940 |
| 2025 | $157,180 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $116,310 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $130,270 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $127,940 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $157,180 | $134,712 |