Lawyer Salary in Washington
Based on 13K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$151,950
$73.053/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+18.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – —
13K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,840 |
| 25th percentile | $109,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $151,950 |
| 75th percentile | $210,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,230 |
| 2024 | $151,950 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,230 | $116,457 |
| 2024 | $151,950 | $128,445 |