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Lawyers in Virginia earned a median of $167,210 a year ($80.39 an hour) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $159,670; 18,580 were employed there, ranking #7 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 | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $167,210 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $179,240 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $80.39 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $79,330 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $107,710 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $207,480 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $320,220 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 18,580 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.522 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.93 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.