Lawyer Salary in Washington
Based on 13K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$154,130
$74.101/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
+14.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$94K – $298K
13K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,260 |
| 25th percentile | $111,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $154,130 |
| 75th percentile | $205,130 |
| 90th percentile | $298,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,230 |
| 2024 | $151,950 |
| 2025 | $154,130 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,230 | $116,457 |
| 2024 | $151,950 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $154,130 | $134,712 |