How much does a lawyer make in Alabama?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Alabama. That is $63.45 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.45
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,310Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $249,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 25th | $82,920 | $39.87 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.45 | |
| 75th | $181,400 | $87.23 | |
| 90th | $249,100 | $119.75 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $170,200 |
| Decatur, AL | $139,000 |
| Huntsville, AL | $133,200 |
| Mobile, AL | $130,500 |
| Dothan, AL | $130,000 |
| Montgomery, AL | $125,300 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $114,100 |
| Anniston, AL | $113,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $104,100 |
| Auburn, AL | $100,600 |
| Florence, AL | $98,850 |
| Gadsden, AL | $94,220 |
| Daphne, AL | $80,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 23. Missouri | $133,500 |
| 24. Florida | $133,200 |
| 25. Utah | $132,800 |
| 26. Alabama | $132,000 |
| 27. Ohio | $131,000 |
| 28. Michigan | $130,500 |
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $63.45 ($132,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $132,000 against $159,700 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Alabama rank for lawyer pay?
Alabama ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays lawyers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $170,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.