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Lawyers in Delaware earned a median of $173,510 a year ($83.42 an hour) in May 2025, 9% above the national median of $159,670; 2,920 were employed there, ranking #5 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 | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $173,510 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $199,970 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $83.42 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $101,200 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $130,630 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $226,190 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $354,910 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 2,920 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.024 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.24 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.