Lawyer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 9K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$130,570
$62.774/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+1.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – —
9K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,060 |
| 25th percentile | $94,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,570 |
| 75th percentile | $187,400 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $117,440 |
| 2023 | $126,400 |
| 2024 | $130,570 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $117,440 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $126,400 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $130,570 | $128,445 |