Lawyer salary in Virginia
The median annual wage for lawyers in Virginia is $167,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $159,670. Virginia ranks 7 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$167,210
25th percentile
$107,710
75th percentile
$207,480
90th percentile
$320,220
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Virginia | 18,580 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Virginia | $179,240 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
Metro areas in Virginia
- Richmond, VA: median $144,910
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Colorado: median $168,520
- Connecticut: median $163,600
- New Jersey: median $161,430
- Delaware: median $173,510
- Illinois: median $160,800
- Massachusetts: median $176,680
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 —.