How much does a lawyer make in Florida?
$133,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Florida. That is $64.03 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.03
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,530Median: $133,200Highest 10%: $301,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,530 | $36.31 | |
| 25th | $99,720 | $47.94 | |
| Median | $133,200 | $64.03 | |
| 75th | $196,100 | $94.28 | |
| 90th | $301,100 | $144.74 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $160,300 |
| Orlando, FL | $137,000 |
| North Port, FL | $136,900 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $132,400 |
| Gainesville, FL | $132,200 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $129,600 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $129,500 |
| Sebastian, FL | $129,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $127,900 |
| Tampa, FL | $127,500 |
| Deltona, FL | $127,400 |
| Pensacola, FL | $126,800 |
| Panama City, FL | $126,700 |
| Wildwood, FL | $124,700 |
| Lakeland, FL | $122,900 |
| Sebring, FL | $110,400 |
| Crestview, FL | $106,900 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $103,300 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $102,000 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $99,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 21. Georgia | $134,800 |
| 22. Arizona | $134,300 |
| 23. Missouri | $133,500 |
| 24. Florida | $133,200 |
| 25. Utah | $132,800 |
| 26. Alabama | $132,000 |
| 27. Ohio | $131,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $64.03 ($133,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $133,200 against $159,700 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Florida rank for lawyer pay?
Florida ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays lawyers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $160,300 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.