Lawyer Salary in Virginia
Based on 19K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$167,210
$80.389/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
+24.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $320K
19K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,330 |
| 25th percentile | $107,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $167,210 |
| 75th percentile | $207,480 |
| 90th percentile | $320,220 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,430 |
| 2023 | $159,550 |
| 2024 | $157,980 |
| 2025 | $167,210 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,430 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $159,550 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $157,980 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $167,210 | $134,712 |