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Lawyers in Tennessee earned a median of $136,180 a year ($65.47 an hour) in May 2025, 15% below the national median of $159,670; 9,010 were employed there, ranking #20 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 | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $136,180 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $163,870 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $65.47 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $76,510 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $98,750 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $198,470 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $324,880 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 9,010 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.749 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.57 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.