How much does a lawyer make in Delaware?
$173,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Delaware. That is $83.42 an hour or $14,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.42
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,200Median: $173,500Highest 10%: $354,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 25th | $130,600 | $62.80 | |
| Median | $173,500 | $83.42 | |
| 75th | $226,200 | $108.75 | |
| 90th | $354,900 | $170.63 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $170,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 2. District of Columbia | $195,200 |
| 3. California | $195,100 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $176,700 |
| 5. Delaware | $173,500 |
| 6. Colorado | $168,500 |
| 7. Virginia | $167,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $163,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $83.42 ($173,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $173,500 against $159,700 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Delaware rank for lawyer pay?
Delaware ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays lawyers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $170,700 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.