Occupation salary
Attorney Salary
Attorney careers, salary ranges across the US and Canada, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$78,000
Entry-level baseline
National median
$135,000
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$250,000
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Attorney
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $145,900 | $252,500 | $467,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $137,300 | $237,600 | $440,000 |
| Toronto, ON | 135 | $105,300 | $182,300 | $337,500 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $83,500 | $144,500 | $267,500 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $74,900 | $129,600 | $240,000 |
| Montreal, QC | 98 | $76,400 | $132,300 | $245,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $81,100 | $140,400 | $260,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $78,800 | $136,400 | $252,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $70,200 | $121,500 | $225,000 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $124,800 | $216,000 | $400,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $80,300 | $139,100 | $257,500 |
| Calgary, AB | 107 | $83,500 | $144,500 | $267,500 |
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