How much does a lawyer make in Georgia?
$134,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Georgia. That is $64.82 an hour or $11,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.82
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,750Median: $134,800Highest 10%: $317,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| 25th | $84,460 | $40.61 | |
| Median | $134,800 | $64.82 | |
| 75th | $202,800 | $97.50 | |
| 90th | $317,800 | $152.80 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $147,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $138,200 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 18. Rhode Island | $139,000 |
| 19. Oregon | $138,200 |
| 20. Tennessee | $136,200 |
| 21. Georgia | $134,800 |
| 22. Arizona | $134,300 |
| 23. Missouri | $133,500 |
| 24. Florida | $133,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $64.82 ($134,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $134,800 against $159,700 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Georgia rank for lawyer pay?
Georgia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays lawyers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $147,600 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.