Lawyer salary in Pennsylvania
The median annual wage for lawyers in Pennsylvania is $157,180, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $159,670. Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$157,180
25th percentile
$98,720
75th percentile
$208,260
90th percentile
$323,370
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Pennsylvania | 27,170 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Pennsylvania | $169,170 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
Metro areas in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, PA: median $133,040
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Minnesota: median $155,140
- Texas: median $154,200
- Washington: median $154,130
- Illinois: median $160,800
- New Jersey: median $161,430
- Connecticut: median $163,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.