How much does a lawyer make in Atlanta?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $66.45 an hour or $11,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.45
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 18,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,750Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $328,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| 25th | $89,190 | $42.88 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.45 | |
| 75th | $216,200 | $103.96 | |
| 90th | $328,900 | $158.13 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $147,600 |
| Brunswick, GA | $125,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $124,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $123,100 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $118,800 |
| Macon, GA | $108,200 |
| Hinesville, GA | $107,300 |
| Athens, GA | $105,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $104,100 |
| Albany, GA | $103,500 |
| Valdosta, GA | $101,000 |
| Dalton, GA | $91,730 |
| Rome, GA | $74,410 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $144,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $72,440 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,080 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,740 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $61,840 |
| Title Examiner | $51,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $66.45 ($138,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $138,200 against $159,700 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $134,800, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for lawyer pay?
64 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $328,900 or more.
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.