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Lawyers in Alabama earned a median of $131,970 a year ($63.45 an hour) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $159,670; 6,730 were employed there, ranking #26 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $131,970 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $146,630 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.45 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $62,310 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $82,920 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $181,440 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $249,090 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 6,730 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.182 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.66 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.